CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12pm Wednsday 18th June 2025
A seasonal position has become available for a Beach warden to work within the Parish of Dymchurch on the foreshore and seawall between 11th July until the 7th September 2025. Applicants will need to be available every weekend throughout the contract and will work a shift pattern on week days. Working hours will be 11 am until 5.30 pm with a half hour unpaid break.
If successful at this stage you must be available to attend an interview during the week commencing 23rd June.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for community safety, environmental issues and promoting tourism.
The post is a non- confrontational role and although you will be expected to advise members of the public about safety at the beach and when entering the sea, you will not be expected to enter the sea to carry out any rescues. You will also be expected to be aware of local byelaws which govern the beach and to educate members of the public regarding these laws.
Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential for this post.
Successful applicants will be expected to work outdoors on the beach and coastline for several hours a day to carry out their duties and therefore need to be physically fit to perform this role. They will need to be highly visible and accessible to member of the public
Applicants will be expected to engage with any training offered to support the role, and due to the working environment undertake a Disclosure and Disbarring Service (DBS) check.
Equipment and safety clothing will be supplied
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 59 days
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Can you confirm that you will be available to work through out the contract period for example no annual leave commitments or other comitments which will prevent you from being able to attend for shifts?
- Are you able to travel to Dymchurch for the start times of 11am?
- Will you be available for an interview for the week commencing 23rd June 2025
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- 1st Aid Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Dymchurch, Kent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 11/07/2025