Beach Lifeguards 2026 Season

Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be
considered for inclusion on panels from which seasonal vacancies for Senior Beach
Lifeguard, Team Beach Lifeguard and Relief Beach Lifeguard may be filled.
The persons appointed will work under the direction and control of the Water Safety
Development Officer, the Assistant Water Safety Development Officer or other officer
designated.

Beach Lifeguards shall read, be familiar with and adhere to the Safety Statement for
Beachguards; participate in induction training and cooperate with other safety training
provided by the Council as required. Any issues of health and safety concern shall be
referred to the Water Safety Development Officer and or Assistant Water Safety
Development Officer.

Applicants will be interviewed for Senior Beach Lifeguard/Beach Lifeguard/Relief Beachlifeguard positions, from which panels may be formed.

Successful candidates must be available for duty for the following:
– 30th & 31st May 2026
– Weekends in June 2026 (including the June Bank Holiday weekend)
– Full-time for the months of July and August 2026
– For weekends only during the period 5th, 6th and 12th ,13th September 2026