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Nags Head board votes to raise seasonal lifeguard base pay to $20 to remain competitive
Summary
After hearing recruiting challenges and regional comparisons, the Nags Head Board approved raising the seasonal lifeguard base hourly rate to $20 and directed staff to place the pay plan and budget amendment on the next consent agenda.
Chad (S24), the town’s ocean‑rescue/lifeguard lead, asked the board to increase base seasonal pay to keep the town competitive with neighboring agencies. He said nearby municipalities have signaled higher hourly rates and that housing availability is a major recruitment obstacle.
Chad described local recruiting challenges and cited regional examples of signing bonuses and housing stipends. Board members and staff discussed the budgetary effect: staff said a midyear budget amendment would be required to implement the change for the remainder of the fiscal year and that the pay plan itself should be updated for the new amount.
After discussion, the board made a motion to raise the base seasonal rate to $20 an hour (instead of the originally proposed $19.50). The motion carried by voice vote; staff will place a budget amendment and the updated pay plan on the next meeting consent agenda so the change can be implemented and reflected through pay‑plan documentation.
Next steps: staff will prepare the budget amendment and the pay‑plan update for the board’s next meeting and confirm the fiscal impact on the remainder of the year’s budget.
