OFFICE:           STATE PARK SERVICE                                             DATE:  February 8, 2021      

LOCATION:    Hunting Island State Park

INTERNAL TITLE: Beach Lifeguard

MINIMUM STARTING SALARY FOR NEW HIRE:  $11.00-$16.50/Hourly

This is a full time, NON- permanent field position, which works a forty-hour rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

JOB PURPOSE:

Performs duties necessary for water safety, rescues, first aid and CPR. Provide water safety to include observing swimmers entering, leaving and playing in the swimming area. Make rescues and provide first aid when actions warrant. Performs housekeeping activities to assure the attractiveness, cleanliness and safety of protected swimming area. Performs preventative maintenance on lifeguard equipment. Provide information to park visitors on park facilities and operations.

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, crawling and working with heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents and other materials used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s License. Must have a valid Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. Must have current CPR and first aid training. Beach lifeguard experience preferred. 

CLOSING DATE:  Until filled

EMPLOYMENT DATES: May 2022 – October 2022

For an APPLICATION contact

Hunting Island State Park

2555 Sea Island Parkway

Hunting Island, SC 29920

Phone: (843)-838-2011

Kristi Floyd

kfloyd@scprt.com

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer