The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a few good lifeguards who are willing to work weeknights, weekends, late nights, extra innings and worthless August/September games when the D-backs are out of the playoff hunt.
You’re in? How about $8/hr. to work the lifeguard job? Still in?
Requirements from the D-backs job listing:
• Ability to hear, comprehend and disseminate instructions and vital information, especially in the event of emergencies.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, speak and comprehend English.
• Ability to interact with staff, supervisors and the public while remaining friendly and professional.
• Must be reliable, helpful, alert and observant.
• Ability to work the entire event including pre and post-game activities.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
There are other requirements: Must be 18, certifications, must be able to work 80% of the games per month, etc.
Look, this sounds like a dream scenario for some guy looking to chill for the summer, watch some baseball and brag to chicks that you can get them in to swim after-hours. The bad news is that you’ll be watching little kids while their parents get drunk, the product on the field will be terrible and the pay sucks. Arizona’s minimum wage is $8.05.
And you won’t be able to drink. This job might not be as great as it originally sounded.
You’ll be babysitting:
[Seasonal lifeguard — MLB Team Jobs]
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