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: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (LGT) Class
Fee: $100 Residents; $150 Non Residents
Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years old, swim 300 yards (non-stop) and retrieve a 10 pound object from water within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Participants must attend all classes. Refunds are not permitted
Course Description: You will learn professional lifeguard responsibilities, surveillance skills, rescue skills, first aid training and CPR for the Lifeguard, and AED (Automated External Defribrillation).
| LGT Session 1 9/15/2009 - 10/3/2009 Eldorado Tues. & Thurs. 5 - 9 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code #78180 |
LGT Session 2 2/1/2010 - 2/20/2010 Eldorado Mon & Wed 5 - 9 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code #TBA |
LGT Session 3 2/23/2010 - 3/13/2009 McDowell Mountain Ranch Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code #TBA |
| LGT Session 4 3/15/2010 - 3/19/2010 Eldorado- (Spring Break) Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Course Code #TBA |
LGT Session 5 3/22/2010 - 4/10/2010 McDowell Mountain Ranch Mon & Wed 5 - 9 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code #TBA |
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR:
| Class: Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Class Fee: $120 Residents; $180 Non Residents Prerequisite: Minimum 16 years old, must be able to demonstrate basic stroke competency equivalent with the American Red Cross Level 6. Demonstrate butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. |
WSI Session 1 10/24/2009 -11/12/2009 McDowell Mountain Ranch Tues & Thurs 5 - 9 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Course Code #78180 |
WSI Session 2 |
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 download a City of Scottsdale job application by visiting the city's Jobs page or you can pick one up at Human Resources, 7575 E. Main St. Applications must be turned in at the Human Resources office.
Step 3: Participate in a City of Scottsdale Skills Test Interview
The next Skills Test Interviews are taking place on:
- Saturday, February 20, 2010, 12 p.m., Eldorado
- Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12 p.m., Eldorado
- Saturday, April 10, 2010, 12 p.m., McDowell Mountain Ranch
These dates are subject to change and addition.
For More Information
Contact Terry Erickson at (480) 312-2771 or email: terickson@scottsdaleaz.gov.
