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Lifeguard Jobs
- Supervises pool to ensure safety
- Performs emergency rescues
- Maintains pool area and locker room facilities
- Communicates with the public and other lifeguards and provides exceptional customer service
Candidates must have or obtain a Lifeguard Certification and CPR First Aid Certification. We offer certification classes. Details are below.
Perks and Benefits
- Free membership at FGAC
- Develops leadership, teamwork, and emergency response skills.
- Flexible scheduling, making it ideal for students or part-time workers.
- Sign up for the Water Skills Pre-Test
- Apply for the job online
- Sign up for a Lifeguard Certification Class
- Complete the online course prior to the firs day of class
- complete the in-person course
- Get scheduled and start working!
For questions, please email FGAC staff or call 503-992-3238
If you are already lifeguard-certified, apply today!
We offer free classes for Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Sign up for an upcoming certification class.
Red Cross Lifeguard Course
This course utilizes the blended-learning format, with 6 to 8 hours of online course work to be 100% complete prior to this in-person course. Candidates learn job skills in a swimming pool environment, with emphasis on distressed guest recognition, scanning, and equipment-based rescues.
By completing the Lifeguard certification, you will be qualified to become a lifeguard at FGAC. You will also receive CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications.
Prerequisites
- You must be 16 or older to begin the course.
- Must demonstrate a mature attitude.
- Pass the Water Skills Pre-Test:
- Swim 25 yards each of breaststroke and freestyle (heads-up)
- Swim 25 yards each of breaststroke and freestyle (heads-up) with a rescue tube
- Retrieve a 10-pound brick from 12 feet of water
- Tread water for one minute while holding a 10-pound brick with both hands
Certification Requirements
- Complete online course work before the first day of class.
- Attend and actively participate in all sessions (no make-up sessions).
- Participate in all water activities.
- Successfully complete all required skill testing in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguarding Rescue Skills.
- Score 80% on the lifeguarding written exam.
Swim Instructor & Fitness Instructor Jobs
- Teach and organize swim lessons for a variety of ages.
- Collaborate with facility staff to develop and schedule fitness programming.
- Assist with specialty programs.
Perks and Benefits
- Free membership at FGAC
- Develops leadership, teamwork, and emergency response skills.