If you're a professional swimmer, and plan to be in or near Pensacola Beach for the summer, why not try being a lifeguard? The large numbers of families that visit, and a desire for the beach to have a safe reputation, mean that large numbers of lifeguards are needed to patrol the sand and surf. The lifeguards begin work in April and work through October; they're especially needed from mid-August onwards, when many lifeguards quit to return to school. Contact the Public Safety Department of the Santa Rosa Island Authority for more information, +1 850 554-4296.
Otherwise, there are numerous restaurants, bars, small shops, and hotels that need workers, especially during the busy tourist season. Not many young people live on the island, so they're often looking for help, which usually means college students from the mainland. The best time to find work is at August, when students go back to school.
Gulf Islands National Seashore, run by the National Park Service, is always looking for park volunteers. Volunteers can lead tours, watch birds, paint cannons, and guard sea turtle nests, or can have less glamorous jobs, like litter patrol and answering phones. Because of recent budget cuts from the government, the Park Service is relying more and more on volunteers, so if you have the will to help, try it!
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