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06 Sept 2025

Fresh appeal for new Mayo lifeguards - here's the money on offer

Mayo County Council have renewed their appeal for new lifeguards, with the deadline for applications fast approaching

Fresh council appeal for new lifeguards - here's the money on offer

Keem Bay is one of the ten beaches where lfieguards are required

Mayo County Council have launched a fresh appeal for new lifeguards, as the March 6 deadline for applications fast approaches.

The roles, which come into effect for the 2025 Bathing Season, will see the successful applicants working over the Summer, from May 31 - September 14.

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Lifeguards will be paid €16.88 per hour.

For the 15 weeks, lifeguards will be paid €9,874.80, providing they work the standard 39-hour week.

For the same period, the head lifeguard will be paid €18.91 per hour and €11,064 in total.

The full training course will run from April 12 - 18, while the renewal course will run on April 17 and 18.

Applications close at 4 pm next Thursday (March 6). The full information booklet is here.

The application form can be found here, and can be emailed to recruitment@mayococo.ie.

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