THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) are looking for new recruits across Redcar and Cleveland.

The charity said it is recruiting this years group of lifeguards who collectively respond to over 15,500 beach related incidents each year.

The charity also claims the role of a lifeguard can help pave the way to a career with the emergency services, and higher roles within the RNLI.

Helen Williams RNLI area lifesaving manager said: "Working as a lifeguard is a unique and rewarding experience – you get to call the beach your office for a start, but far more importantly than that, you are there to make sure the public stay safe while enjoying their visit, and ultimately to help save lives at sea"

"We’re looking for people with courage, determination and the ability to put their training into action and make the right decision if someone’s life is in danger. "It is an incredibly rewarding role."

In 2017, the RNLI said they had helped over 24,000 people across Britain who had come into water or coast-related danger.

Sandi Jose, former lifeguard and now a paramedic said: "If you enjoy working in a team, enjoy a challenging and changing environment, have the ability to think quickly under pressure, like helping others, and have the fitness to do the role then don’t think twice – it’s a job you will love."