2012 SWFD Lifeguard employment applications now being accepted

OPEN WATER LIFEGUARD
The South Walton Fire District's (SWFD) Beach Safety Division will holding run/swim tryouts for new recruits in early January 2012.

Position Requirements include:

• at least 18 years of age
• high school diploma
• able to work weekends and public holidays
• in good physical condition
• possession of a valid driver's license
• complete a 500 meter swim in less than 10 minutes
• complete a 1.2 mile beach run in less than 12 minutes
• successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Upon employment, candidates must successfully complete the SWFD's 40 Hour Open Water Lifeguard Orientation (USLA Curriculum) and DOT First Responder Course. Lifeguard orientation begins February 25, 2012. Lifeguard season begins Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Entry level pay: $13.00 per hour/40 hour work week.

Lifeguard towers are located at the following are the eight (8) regional access points:


Inlet Beach
Bramble Grove Beach Access (Santa Clara)
Van Ness Butler Beach Access
Blue Mountain Beach
Gulfview Heights
Ed Walline Park
Dune Allen
Miramar Beach
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit http://www.swfd.org/employment.ph, complete the APPLICATION and e-mail it to gwise@swfd.org.Thank you