LIFEGUARD TRAINEE (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

Lake Havasu City•Lake Havasu City, AZ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

DIVE INTO YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE — BECOME A LIFEGUARD TRAINEE! Sun, safety, and saving lives — all in a day’s work at Lake Havasu! Whether it’s the pool at the Aquatic Center or the sparkling waters of Lake Havasu, we’re looking for future lifeguards to help keep our community safe and cool. No certification? No sweat. We’ll train you.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of Lifeguard Certification Class where the following certifications will be obtained: Lifeguard Certification is issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency. First Aid Certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency. CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency. Automated External Defibrillator Certification issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency.
Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.
The incumbent will be tested on the first day of the Lifeguard Certification Class on the ability to perform the following: Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface, and swim 150 yards. - After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. - After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. - While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. - You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. - Swim goggles are allowed. Participants must retrieve a ten (10) pound object by surface diving to a depth of seven (7) to ten (10) feet.
Failure to successfully complete the certification class and obtain the required certifications above within fourteen (14) calendar days will result in termination of employment.