Carbon County is preparing for the upcoming beach season at Mauch Chunk Lake and is in need of lifeguards.

On Thursday, the board accepted the resignation of four lifeguards.

Commissioners’ Chairman Wayne Nothstein said that the resignations were due to the individuals, who had served last year, not being available this year.

“We are hiring,” he said, noting that the starting salary is $13.65 per hour.

The county has 10 lifeguard positions and one lifeguard supervisor.

Lifeguards must be at least 16 years old and have proper certifications or are willing to become certified.

For more information, call the park office at 570-325-3669 or visit the county website at www.carboncountypa.gov/services/employment_opportunities.

Mauch Chunk Lake beach opens for swimmers the weekend of Memorial Day.