About the employer
Sea Colony Resort is a beach and pool resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware, operated by Troon Golf, LLC, with roles for food and beverage associates, pool and beach lifeguards, security officers and seasonal housekeepers. Housing is not provided, so you will need to arrange your own accommodation, though a second job is likely to be available. The nearest major city is Washington, D.C., less than 50 miles away.
The job as Lifeguard - Beach
What you'll do
- Maintain excellent public relations between the Beach Patrol and the surrounding community.
- Enforce rules, regulations and ordinances established by the HOA Board of Directors, American Red Cross, National Weather Service, OSHA, etc.
- Respond to land and water emergencies and provide emergency medical care as needed.
- Perform surf rescue operations when necessary.
- Maintain and improve excellent physical fitness standards including improving swimming, running, and lifesaving skills.
- Maintain Beach Patrol equipment.
- Write incident reports.
- Learn and communicate semaphore proficiently to the Sea Colony standard.
- Complete all daily and regularly scheduled training and drills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer does not provide housing, but community options are available: a local contact houses most J-1s and managers share leads for others. Rooms are typically shared by up to 4 people, with shared living spaces, kitchens and bathrooms; there are no private rooms. The workplace is within biking distance and Bethany Beach also has buses and public transport.
Location: Bethany Beach, Delaware
Why Bethany Beach, Delaware?
Bethany Beach is known as one of the "Quiet Resorts" – a charming, safe and family-friendly coastal town with a classic wooden boardwalk, ice cream shops, mini-golf, live music at the bandstand and miles of clean white sand. It’s the perfect balance: relaxed enough to feel like home, lively enough to never be boring.
You’ll also be perfectly placed for weekend adventures. Ocean City, Maryland and Rehoboth Beach are just a short ride away, while Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia are all within a few hours – ideal for exploring the American East Coast between shifts.
About Delaware
Delaware's tax-free beach towns - Rehoboth and Bethany Beach - are a Work & Travel classic. Students fill jobs in boardwalk shops, restaurants and beach resorts along a relaxed Atlantic shore.
Ready to Become an American Beach Lifeguard?
Positions with Sea Colony Resort fill quickly every season – strong swimmers are always in high demand. Apply early, secure your spot, and trade lecture halls for the Atlantic Ocean this summer.
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