Seasonal Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

The Town of Wrightsville Beach is accepting applications for Seasonal Ocean Rescue Lifeguards for the 2026 season. The starting pay is $20.50 per hour, $21.00 with a NC EMT certification.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

•     Valid driver’s license

•     Ability to swim at least 500 meters in 10 minutes, or less.

•     At least 18 years of age or older

Try out dates and times:

Sunday, April 19 @ 8:30am

Saturday, April 25 @ 8:30am 

Tryout location: 703 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC (Crystal Pier)

 The tryout will consist of the following:

• Approximately 800-meter ocean swim, immediately followed by a one-mile soft sand run.
• Two victim rescues. One will be an active victim the other a passive victim.  

Selected applicants for the 2026 season will be provided a conditional offer of employment contingent on satisfying the following requirements:

· Drug Screen

· Physical

· SBI Fingerprinting (G.S. 160A-164.2(b))

Applicants will work approximately 46 hours per week with a start date of May 11, 2026.

Apply through Indeed by submitting your application and resume. You may obtain an electronic copy of the application at Town of Wrightsville Beach and click on the 'Download Application' on the right side of the page. You can also obtain a paper copy by visiting Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.

Applications and questions can be addressed to: 

Sam Proffitt, Ocean Rescue Director 

sproffitt@towb.org

The Town of Wrightsville Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer