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Nags Head raises lifeguard pay, approves budget amendment and seasonal staff housing plan
Summary
The board approved a modest lifeguard base pay increase and steeper progression incentives to retain returning staff, adopted a related budget amendment (including payroll taxes), and approved a policy and management agreement for seasonal staff housing to support recruitment.
The Nags Head Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 7 to raise ocean rescue lifeguard pay and to back the change with a budget amendment, and it approved a seasonal housing policy and management agreement to support recruitment and retention.
Ocean Rescue Captain Chad Moats told the board that staff recommends increasing the base lifeguard pay from $20.00 to $20.50 per hour, doubling the returning‑guard increment to $0.50 per year up to five years, and increasing the lifeguard‑to‑supervisor pay jump to $2.50. Moats said those adjustments reflect regional…
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