Looking for work? Brevard County is looking for lifeguards; here’s how to try out

BREVARD COUNTY. Fla. — Brevard County Ocean Rescue will host open tryouts for seasonal lifeguards Saturday.

While no lifeguarding experience is necessary, candidates must meet certain requirements.

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Candidates must be over the age of 16, able to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minutes, complete a 1-mile run in less than 10 minutes, and perform an agility test.

The base pay for ocean lifeguards is $10.85 an hour.

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Tryouts will begin at 7 a.m. at Rockledge High School.

More information on the tryouts can be found here.

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