The Bagnini are the main characters in many Italian summer films and are an integral part of a real beach holiday in Bella Italia. Still, like other seasonal workers such as waiters and cooks, baristas and maids, they are difficult to find. The search for 4,000 Bagnini for the next summer season has already begun in Italy.
The owners of many Italian beach resorts fear that many observation towers could remain empty this year. The reason for the situation is the short employment contracts, which are no longer attractive, especially for younger people. To get the lifeguard license, you have to spend around 500 euros. The monthly salary for twelve hours of work varies between 1,400 and 1,800 euros and is not particularly lucrative.
Caorle and Jesolo are looking for lifeguards
Thousands of lifeguards are wanted throughout Italy, not only at home but also abroad. The Bagnini are the most sought-after professional group on many Internet portals that are looking for tourism personnel. Popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic such as Caorle and Jesolo have already started looking for lifeguards.
From April 1st, a standard will apply according to which Italy’s lifeguards will only be allowed to work as Bagnino from the age of 18 (instead of the current age of 16). They must also complete training, the duration of which is extended from 30 to 100 hours. This greatly increases the hurdles for young school leavers to get a classic holiday job. To become a lifeguard, you must obtain a license, which is granted at the end of a training course with a final exam.
Lifesaver test must be repeated
In the future, the lifesaver test must be repeated every five years. Previously, a medical certificate was sufficient to extend the relevant documents. This could lead to experienced lifeguards leaving the service. In the past, one lifeguard every 600 meters was sufficient on beaches. Today the new regulations require one every 180 meters. The aim of this measure is to ensure greater safety on the beach. However, this has inevitably created a staffing gap that institutions are struggling to fill.
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