Beach Lifeguard
Mayo County Council provides Ringbuoys at 547 locations in Co. Mayo and these are constantly inspected and monitored by Council staff in all Municipal Districts. The extreme weather conditions along the Atlantic coast occasionally results in coastal erosion and creates the necessity to replace ringbuoys and safety information signage when necessary at certain locations. If there are any reports of missing or damaged ringbuoys, rope, attachments etc, please log this on www.watersafety.ie/ringbuoys
The Beach Lifeguards are normally on duty from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. daily during the Bathing Season.
However, circumstances beyond our control occasionally arise which means that some beaches may not be lifeguarded at these times.
Accordingly, people visiting the beaches should check to see that the Lifeguards on duty flags are raised as this is the only way to be certain that the beach is lifeguarded at any time.
- Red & Yellow Flag - Fifeguards on duty - safe to swim
- Red Flag - Lifeguards on duty - unsafe to swim
- No Flag - Lifeguards not on duty
Beach Lifeguard Course 2025
Mayo County Council invites applications from those interested in obtaining or revalidating a Water Safety Ireland qualification in Beach Lifeguarding. Applicants for the position of Beach Lifeguard who have successfully completed this course will be eligible to attend at Fitness and practical BLS Tests for a position as Beach Lifeguard with Mayo County Council or other organisations. You must apply separately for the position of Beach Lifeguard with Mayo County Council to the HR Department (closing date for the job application is not later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, 6th March, 2025)
Applicants must hold a Water Safety Ireland Rescue 2 Certificate or equivalent, as recognized by the International Life Saving Federation (ILSF) to be accepted on to the Course.
Details of the Courses are as follows:
|
Type |
Date(s) |
Duration |
Venues |
Fee |
|
Full Course |
Easter Week Saturday – Friday 12th to 18th April, 2025 (inclusive of Exams on 18th) |
7 days |
To be confirmed |
€350 |
|
Revalidation Course |
Thursday - Friday, 17th and 18th April, 2025 (inclusive of Exams on 18th) |
2 days |
To be confirmed |
€150 |
Application forms and full particulars are available on request from:
Water Safety Dept., Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, Castlebar, Co. Mayo or by e-mail to watersafety@mayococo.ie or can be downloaded at the link below
Completed application forms should be forwarded to the Water Safety Department not later than Thursday, 6th March, 2025.
SIGNED:
J. Condon,
Director of Services