Beach Lifeguard - 2026

Meath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Beach Lifeguard shall be drawn.
 

The duties of the post of the Beach Lifeguard include, but are not limited to:

• Attending at place of work in a punctual manner at Bettystown Library East Meath Civic Centre;
• Checking weather for appropriate flag to be erected;
• Send text within 15 mins of arrival at Beach to WSDO confirming initials of all lifeguards on site;
• Wearing the official Lifeguard clothing as provided by the Council at all times when on duty;
• Checking the tide;
• Putting out temporary signage as appropriate;
• Patrolling the beach regularly
• Checking all signs and lifesaving equipment including ring buoys on the beach daily;
• Keeping the assigned area clear of all hazards and remove same as required e.g. broken glass etc;
• Assisting to ensure that the areas of the Civic Centre are kept clean;
• Beach Lifeguards should be on patrol or on look out in the vicinity of the Civic Centre and should be inside the Civic Centre for breaks only;
• Being courteous with members of the public;
• Logging all accident and incident reports;
• Liaising with supervisor and Communications Department of the Council in relation to media issues. Dealing directly with the media is not permitted;
• Managing the assigned beach area in respect of all activities;
• Reporting directly to the Water Safety Development Officer and/or District Engineer and/or their designated persons;
• Supervising and assisting in rescue operations;
• Reviewing complaints and accidents where required;
• Testifying in court as a witness if required on behalf of the Council;
• Reporting to their supervisor on the state of all rescue equipment, facilities and supplies;
• Warning the public of dangerous conditions and post warning devices;
• Administering medical aid and performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation;
• Explaining bye-laws and regulations to the public where necessary;
• Coordinating with and requesting assistance from other agencies as required (in conjunction with supervisor);
• Ensuring that at all times, priority is given to Swimmers and First Aid requirements.
• All duties as laid down in the Irish Water Safety Lifeguard Handbook as appropriate to their workplace