Become a Lifeguard
| What Is Lifeguarding? | What Will I Get Paid? | Where Will I Work? |
| What Steps Do I Need To Take? | For More Information |
What is Lifeguarding?
Being a lifeguard is both fun and serious. In this job you will help keep Scottsdale pools safe and learn life-saving skills. You will also meet lots of new friends and spend your days by the pool.
Here are the Top 10 reasons why you should become a Scottsdale lifeguard:
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1. Fun Place To Work 2. Rewarding 3. Gain Social Skills 4. Learn Customer Service 5. Benefits & Tuition |
6. Make Lasting Friendships 7. Don’t Have To Get Ready 8. Make A Difference In A 9. Develop Life Skills 10. Great Pay |
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What Will I Get Paid?
- Lifeguard - $9.57/hour
- Instructor - $10.90/hour
- Assistant Manager - $12.55/hour
Where Will I Work?
Scottsdale has four aquatic centers:
- Cactus - 7202 E Cactus Rd.
- Chaparral - 5401 N. Hayden Rd.
- Eldorado - 2301 N. Miller Rd.
- McDowell Mountain Ranch (MMR) - 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy
What Steps Do I Need To Take?
Step 1: Get Certified
LIFEGUARD:
Class: StarFish Aquatics Institute StarGuard Training (SGT) Class
Fee: $127 Residents; $191 Non Residents
Prerequisite: The SAI StarGuard Training class is offered to those interested in becoming a certified lifeguard. The class includes certifications in First Aid and ASHI CPR/AED Pro.
Participants must attend all classes. Refunds are not permitted
Course Description: Must be 15 years old, swim 100 yards head up non-stop (50 yards with guard tube), retrieve 10lb. weight from a maximum depth of 14.6 ft and tread water for one minute without using hands.
| SGT Spring Session 1 01/21/2012 - 02/01/2012 Eldorado Mon. & Wed. 5 - 9 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code: 92146 |
SGT Spring Session 2 02/11/2012 - 02/23/2012 McDowell Mtn Ranch Tues. & Thurs. 5 - 9 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code: 92144 |
| SGT Spring Session 3 03/05/2012 - 03/08/2012 Eldorado - (Spring Break) Mon - Fri 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Course Code: 92143 |
SGT Session 4 03/19/2012 - 03/22/2012 Cactus - (Spring Break) Mon - Fri 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Course Code: 92145 |
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SGT Session 5 | |
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR:
Class: Starfish Aquatics Institute Starfish Swim Instructor (SSI) Class
Fee: $143 Residents; $215 Non Residents
Course Descriptions: The Starfish Swim Instructor Course provides swim instructor candidates the training needed to teach courses in the SAI Water Safety Program. Instructor Candidates will learn how to help students develop correct stroke technique, develop an understanding of how to teach students at different levels, develop water safety techniques and how to evaluate participants' progress.
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old and have a basic knowledge of the six (4 competitive and 2 resting) swimming strokes.
| SSI Spring Session 1 02/13/2012- 03/03/2012 Eldorado Mon. & Wed. 5-9 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code:92166 |
SSI Spring Session 2 03/05/2012- 03/09/2012 McDowell Mtn Ranch (Spring Break) Mon - Fri 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Course Code: 92169 |
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TO REGISTER:
Visit Class Registration page or call (480) 312-7957 to receive an online access code. If you already have a code, call the touch-tone phone service at (480) 312-2025.
Step 2: Submit a City of Scottsdale Job Application
You can fill out a City of Scottsdale job application by visiting the city's Jobs page. All applications are submitted online. If you need assistance, please contact Human Resources at (480) 312-2491.
Step 3: Participate in a City of Scottsdale Skills Test Interview
The next Skills Test Interviews are taking place on:
- Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1 p.m., Eldorado
- Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1 p.m., Eldorado
- Saturday, April 14, 2012, 1 p.m., McDowell Mountain Ranch
These dates are subject to change and addition.
Need Practice for Skills Test
If you are looking to brush up on your Lifeguarding skills, take our Review for the Skills Test. The dates for the review:
- Friday, February 3, 2012, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Eldorado
- Friday, March 9, 2012, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Eldorado
- Friday, April 13, 2012, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., McDowell Mountain Ranch
For More Information
Contact Terry Erickson at (480) 312-2771 or email: terickson@scottsdaleaz.gov.
