Employment Opportunities

Corolla Ocean Rescue
Employment Opportunities

Corolla Ocean Rescue Will Be Hiring For The 2009 Season!

2009 Summer Information Will Be Posted November 1, 2008.

2007 Corolla Ocean Rescue Staff

Corolla Ocean Rescue emphasizes accident prevention by educating the public about the beach, it’s environment and potential hazards.

Corolla Ocean Rescue personnel continually focus on promoting positive public relations and public safety.

Our beach season runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Lifeguards are on the beach by 9:30a.m. every morning and stay until 5:30p.m., except on days that low tide falls between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

The Corolla Ocean Rescue squad physically trains as a crew three mornings a week, and are highly encouraged to stay in the best possible shape by dedicating some time outside of work to enhance their athletic abilities.

All Corolla Ocean Rescue personnel are certified First Responders or higher. Each member also undergoes a two-week intensive, USLA-approved training regimen before the season begins.

Corolla Ocean Rescue proudly offers its employees with affordable housing during the season.

2000 Corolla Ocean Rescue Staff

1999 Corolla Ocean Rescue Staff

Employment Requirements:

All applicants must:

Be at least 18 years of age.
All applicants must be highly motivated “team players”
Be able to run a mile on the beach in under 7.5 minutes.
Be able to swim 500m in a pool in under 9 minutes.
Be able to perform the physical demands of the job on a daily basis.
Successfully complete an interview process with Staff Officers.

The Hiring Process:

Potential applicants should request a hiring packet. These packets can be sent either via Email or postal service depending upon the applicants preference. [The Cover Letter and Full Application Package is also available for downloading at the links below.] Included in the packet is a medical verification form, a physical tests form, and an application form.

The medical verification form must be filled out by a medical professional who attests that the applicant is in good physical health and will be able to endure the daily stress required of lifeguards and ocean rescue personnel.
The physical tests form must be signed by a witness to the timed trials and notarized.
The applicant will fill out an application answering all questions.
All applications must be received by March 15, 2009.
Download 2009 Cover Letter
Download 2009 Application Package

Check back later for 2009 Employment information….

1996 Corolla Ocean Rescue Staff

Upon review of all applications, selected applicants, will be invited to Corolla for an interview and time trials. Available dates and times will be included in the application packet.

Anyone needing additional information or having questions not answered here, Please contact us at: Corolla Ocean Rescue, or you may call: 252-453-3242.

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