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San Clemente Will Pick Lifeguards in March

The City of San Clemente is gearing up for summer beach going and tourism season. San Clemente Beach Lifeguards will be holding tryouts for seasonal ocean lifeguard and lifeguard trainee positions on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Marine Safety Division Headquarters, which is located on the beach north of the pier at 620 Avenida Del Mar.

Tryouts start at 7:00 a.m. and consist of an 800-yard swim in 13.5 minutes or less and the completion of a 1,200-yard run-swim-run. The use of wetsuits, goggles, fins, or other swimming aids are not permitted. Later on the same day, the most successful candidates will be invited to an interview for an evaluation of their educational, training and work experience.

Candidates who successfully complete this physical assessment and oral interview process will be invited to participate in a mandatory 92-hour training program held in April and May. To be eligible, candidates must be at least 16 years of age with a valid work permit by June 30, 2012.

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Applicants under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form prior to participating in the tryouts.

Applicants must complete an on-line application here, or apply in person at the Marine Safety Division Headquarters.

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The Ocean Lifeguard position is paid $15.97 to $19.41 per hour and the entry level Lifeguard Trainee pay is $8.47 per hour.

For details, contact Rod Mellott at mellottr@san-clemente.org or call (949) 361-8219.


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