Lifeguards

How do I apply?

1. Apply at governmentjobs.com
2. Create a profile
3. Enter “Lifeguard” or "Lifeguard - not certified" depending on your certification
4. Enter “Raleigh” and complete the application
5. Contact will be made to schedule an interview after review of your application.

Certified Lifeguards

If you are currently certified as a lifeguard, please use the link to apply for the lifeguard position. 

Prerequisites

• 15 years of age or older
• Pass City of Raleigh controlled substance and background tests
• Swim 150 yards continuously, using freestyle and breaststroke, demonstrating rhythmic breathing, tread water using only legs for two minutes, finish by swimming 50 yards.
• Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. object from the bottom of the pool, return object to starting position and exit the water in 1 min 40 seconds

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Non-certified Lifeguards

Free lifeguard training through the S.A.V.E. program! You must meet the following:

Prerequisites

• 15 years of age or older
• Pass City of Raleigh controlled substance and background tests
• Swim 150 yards continuously, using freestyle and breaststroke, demonstrating rhythmic breathing, tread water using only legs for two minutes, finish by swimming 50 yards.
• Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. object from the bottom of the pool, return object to starting position and exit the water in 1 min 40 seconds
• Work 155 hours at $14 per hour for City of Raleigh Aquatics Program upon completion of the class

Once you have applied online you will be contacted directly to be scheduled for a tryout date. For more information or general questions on the SAVE program, please contact the City of Raleigh Aquatics Office.

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SAVE Program Information

Seasonal Aquatic Vocational Education (SAVE) Program

The S.A.V.E Lifeguard position is currently taking applications! Please see the Non-Certified Lifeguard section of this page on how to apply.

The Seasonal Aquatic Vocational Education (SAVE) Program is free to those who pass the pre-screen swim test tryout. Applicant must be 15 years of age or older and comfortable in an aquatic environment with the willingness and potential to learn the skills necessary to become a lifeguard. Leadership, public relations, good availability, and decision-making skills are preferred. 

A SAVE Lifeguard is responsible for completing the pre-screen requirements (swim test and employment paperwork), successfully completing the lifeguard training class, commit to working the 155 required hours, attending monthly and seasonal trainings and, as an employee, ensuring the safety of aquatic facility patrons by preventing and respond to emergencies.

Tryouts are scheduled after online application is received. 

SAVE Program Flyer