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Volusia lifeguard tryouts scheduled for Feb. 25

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Interested in becoming a Volusia County lifeguard?

Tryouts for the summer lifeguard positions will be held at three locations, starting Feb. 25 in Port Orange.

Applicants must be at least 17 and be able to swim 500 meters in under 10 minutes, swim 50 yards in under 30 seconds, and run a half-mile in under 3 minutes, 15 seconds. Candidates considered for hiring will undergo a background check, physical and drug screening.

Starting pay is $9.37 an hour.

The Feb. 25 tryout will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Orange YMCA, 4701 City Center Pkwy.

Another tryout will be held March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Daytona State College Aquatic Center, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.

A third tryout will be held March 10 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ormond Beach YMCA, 500 Sterthaus Dr.

Those who meet the requirements must attend classes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 to 17 at the Daytona State College Aquatic Center and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 and April 1 at the Lifeguard Headquarters, 515 S. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach. Recruits also must complete a 40-hour first responder/CPR course.

For more information, please call the Beach Safety Division at 386-239-6414, ext. 230.


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