York Ocean Rescue

03/25/2026

These are the people that make up YOR! Not too long until you’ll see these faces back at the beach 🏖️😁🤙🏽

03/12/2026

Did You Know?

YOR Rescue Watercraft (RWC) operators undergo rigorous RWC training every season to ensure we are fully prepared when seconds matter.

York Ocean Rescue lifeguards train with Safety Third Training, led by renowned instructor/lifeguard/firefighter/EMT Bob Selfridge, using the curriculum developed by the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association (HLA). HLA’s program is widely regarded as one of the highest-fidelity RWC training standards in the world, built by professional ocean lifeguards who operate rescue watercraft daily in some of the most demanding surf conditions on the planet.

This training is intentionally intense. Guards spend long days on the water practicing surf launches, landings, operator/rescuer coordination, victim retrievals, and high-pressure scenario-based rescues designed to replicate real emergencies. The focus is on repetition, decision-making under pressure, and seamless teamwork.

The total training hours and practical components meet the standards outlined by the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) for RWC certification, ensuring our operators train to nationally recognized professional benchmarks.

Last year’s training also brought together multiple lifeguard agencies and fire department personnel, creating a collaborative environment that strengthened regional response capabilities and allowed teams to train together in realistic, inter-agency rescue scenarios.

We’re incredibly grateful to work with Safety Third Training and Bob Selfridge, whose commitment to the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association’s proven curriculum keeps the focus exactly where it should be: realistic training, high standards, and preparing lifeguards to perform when it matters most.

We’re excited to welcome Bob and his team back this summer for another preseason training, continuing a partnership that helps ensure our guards are ready for whatever the ocean brings.

When it comes to RWC training, we’re proud to learn from the best in the business.

03/08/2026

In the male-dominated field that is ocean rescue, we’d like to take a moment today to wish the wonderful women of York Ocean Rescue a Happy International Women’s Day! Thank you to the incredible strong women that have served YOR, past and present.

A happy International Women’s Day to women everywhere! Especially those paving the way and persevering in male dominated industries 🌊💙💃🏻

02/23/2026

02/10/2026

Paid in-house certificate training academy, a supportive team environment, daily in-service trainings, days at the beaches, evenings in the surf or free-diving the Nubble Gut, multi-agency rescue vehicle trainings, serving community, and jumping into action when needed. These are just a few reasons we love the job. Join the team and find your own reason to love it.

Looking for athletic, team-oriented candidates who want to have a fulfilling, hard-working, rewarding summer. DM with any questions or head to the link in bio to apply! 🏖️🌊

02/04/2026

NOW HIRING: LIFEGUARDS (YORK, MAINE)

York Ocean Rescue is currently hiring seasonal lifeguards for the upcoming beach season!

This is a great opportunity for motivated, athletic individuals looking for a high energy job working outdoors, building leadership skills, and being part of a strong team.

Requirements:
• Must be 16 years or older
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to swim 500 meters in 10 minutes or less
• Must be able to pass our run/fitness tests
• Must be dependable, coachable, and team-oriented

We are looking for athletes and team players:
We provide full training, you do not need prior lifeguarding experience. We’re especially interested in applicants who are college-age or older and can bring maturity, strong work ethic, and leadership to the team.

If you’re looking for a meaningful summer job where you’ll stay in shape, work on the beach, and be part of something important, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?
Send us a message or email to apply and receive more information.

https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/york-ocean-rescue

01/28/2026

Only 4 more months to summer but who’s counting? (We are.) Now is the perfect time to apply to join our team for the upcoming 2026 season. We are looking for strong, athletic, team-oriented candidates to prove they’ve got what it takes to be a YOR guard. Dm or email questions and apply at the link in bio! 🌞🏖️🌊

01/11/2026

Your office is beautiful York beach, your tasks protect others and keep you fit, and your colleagues are these fine individuals pictured above. Sounds like the dream? We’d love to have you apply to join York Ocean Rescue for the 2026 season.

We’re looking for motivated, athletic, team-oriented candidates to apply to join a group of highly skilled watermen and women. Must be 16+, eligible to work in the US, and capable of swimming 500 m in 10 minutes or less and running 2 miles in 18 minutes or less. We’ll train you in the rest! Sound like you? Visit the link in bio to apply today! 🌊🤙🏽🛟🏝️

12/21/2025

Happy Holidays from York Ocean Rescue! We had a great time reuniting some of the team to celebrate the holiday season last night over dinner 💙

Staying warm year round in our jackets!

10/21/2025

Hi all,

Are there any families with children ages 8-15 in the community that would have interest participating in a "Junior Lifeguard Program" during the summer of 2026? We are considering restarting our junior program and want to gather interest/suggestions before planning. Thanks!

10/19/2025

Missing these days or happy the crowds are gone? As temps drop and leaves fall, we’re feeling nostalgic for this past summer and peak days like this. Until 2026! 🏖️