Aquatics - Lifeguard - Not Certified

The Lifeguard-Not Certified position is the job title within the COR PRCR Aquatic Program's SAVE Program.   The Seasonal Aquatic Vocational Education (SAVE) Program enables applicants to receive free training/education and then return the payment in the form of hours worked within the aquatic program.  Successfully complete the pre-lifeguard water screen test; once enrolled, complete all the requirements of the American Red Cross lifeguarding class; and, as an employee of the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, comply with all the duties of a lifeguard.    Admission Criteria:

1. Complete on-line application and submit

2. Communicate with aquatic staff to schedule appointments as directed

3. Successfully pass the following: You must pass all 3, (goggles are allowed for the 300 swim only)

a.  Swim a 300 with freestyle and breaststroke (no stopping, but you do not have 

to do flip turns)

b. Tread Water for 2 minutes without using arms/hands

c. Swim 20 yards, go down 10 feet of water depth, pick a 10lb diving brick off the bottom of the pool, hold it in both hands under your chin and just using your legs while on your back, kick back to the starting side, put the brick on the wall and get out of the water in under 1 minute 40 seconds time

4. Bring identification as directed to water screen test

5. Thoroughly and timely complete the employment paperwork

6. Pass the background check

7. Pass the controlled substance test

8. Successfully complete the requirements for the lifeguard class

9. Complete 155 hours (paid) of employment within ONE year from the last day of the lifeguard class as a lifeguard with the City of Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

10.  If unable to complete the 155 hours, remit payment to the City of Raleigh for the cost (resident/non-resident) of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class

• Attend Monthly in-services/trainings at the assigned pool. Attend all pre-season/orientation trainings.

• Be timely in attendance as scheduled to work

• Be responsible in job performance and work quality

• Communicate effectively with the Pool Managers/Supervisors

• Maintain professional presentation

• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.

• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.

• Complete records and reports.

• Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (strength and endurance)

The employee should: (1) be 15 years old prior to completing the lifeguard class; (2) be timely in completing pre-employment documents and responding to emails and (3) demonstrate adequate swimming and safety skills during the lifeguarding class.