Thinking about becoming a Lifeguard with us? It’s a great opportunity to build skills, stay active and be art of a team that makes a real impact.
We offer flexible scheduling with morning, daytime, evening, and weekend shifts, making it easy to balance work with school, sports, or other commitments. Our pay rates are competitive, and you can explore current openings to find the best fit for you.
Team members also enjoy free access to our recreation centers, along with discounted rates on Masters Swim, classes, and golf.
If you’re looking for a rewarding job that supports your goals and offers room to grow, this is a strong place to start.
- Not certified? No problem! We offer American Red Cross Lifeguarding Courses. Fill out the form near the bottom of the page if you want more information about becoming a Lifeguard.
- Looking to get certified AND join our team? Submit an application online – use the “Ready to Apply” button below to get started.
- If you are already certified, you’re just a click away from jumping in! Select the “Ready to Apply” button below and dive into your application.
Minimum Age and Skills Required: Must be 15 years old by the last day of the lifeguard course you attend. Must be a strong swimmer.
Lifeguarding Course: Approximately 6 hours online learning, plus 24 hours in-person.
- Training does not provide conditioning or swim instruction, only Lifeguarding skills, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
Pre-screening Skills Assessment: Distribution of online learning is contingent upon lifeguard candidates proficiently demonstrating the following pre-screening skills prior to the first day of class. The pre-screen is completed by appointment or during the interview process.
- Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
- Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
- Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
- Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds:
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- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Pre-screening Skills Assessment: Distribution of online learning is contingent upon lifeguard candidates proficiently demonstrating the following pre-screening skills prior to the first day of class. The pre-screen is completed by appointment or during the interview process.
- Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
- Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
- Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
- Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds:
-
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
If you would like more information about our upcoming Lifeguarding Course, please fill out the form below. You’ll be contacted by a staff member shortly.
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