The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that their new Beach Patrol Captain, Bailey Noel, is actively looking for lifeguards to join the team. Tryouts will be taking place April 16th and 30th, as well as May 7th at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach. Lifeguards are needed for Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island state parks; this could be a great opportunity for anyone interested in making an impactful difference. If you have what it takes, don’t hesitate!
Noel, a recent hire by the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation, is a 15-year veteran lifeguard who has worked in Fenwick, North Bethany and most recently as a lieutenant with the Sea Colony Beach Patrol.
Anyone 16 or older who would like to explore the chance of joining the Beach Patrol must sign up for a 2023 Beach Patrol tryout. After successfully completing the tryout, applicants will be invited to an on-site application session and interview with Beach Patrol staff members and senior personnel.
Beach Patrol members must demonstrate that they possess the necessary physical fitness and swimming proficiency to be eligible. This includes participating in a 500-yard swim within 10 minutes, using freestyle stroke only, and a 1-mile beach run within 10 minutes. Additionally, Beach Patrol participates in various local, state, regional, and national lifeguard competitions. No experience is necessary prior to trying out for this position.
The starting salary is $18.75 and bonuses of $250 to $500 are available for meeting various milestones throughout the summer season. A limited number of subsidized housing options are available to qualified applicants.
At the Beach Patrol, members receive comprehensive and in-depth training. This includes everything from Delaware State Parks Ocean Rescue Training to Nationally Accredited DOT Emergency Medical Responder Training and CPR/AED certification. Additionally, we provide Oxygen Administration, Trauma/Medical Care at a professional level and U.S. Lifesaving Association Certification—all of which give paid certification for participants.
For more information about joining the Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol, go to https://destateparks.com/beachpatrol.