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Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Training
Being a lifeguard or swim instructor is a great part-time job!
Work with other water-loving friendly staff and get paid to do what you enjoy.
Are you a swim instructor, or do you want to be one? Contact us to learn more about making money teaching adult, teen, or youth swim lessons.
Being a lifeguard or swim instructor is a great part-time job! Work with other water-loving friendly staff and get paid to do what you love!
Lifeguard training's are held year round. We are always hiring lifeguards! Some training may be offered at a low or discounted rate if you are going to work for Lafayette Recreation.
Are you a swim instructor or do you want to be one? Contact us to learn more about how to make money teaching adult, teen or youth swim lessons.
Become a Lafayette Lifeguard in Five Easy Steps!
Step 1: Submit an Application.
Apply here to become a Lafayette Lifeguard
Step 2: Interview/Swim Test Practice
Non-Certified applicants will be enrolled in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program for FREE after passing a mandatory swim test. Upon successful completion, applicants will receive the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
The following skills are required to pass the swimming test:
- Swim 300 yards (six laps) continuously, with breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may not swim on your side or back and goggles are allowed.
- Tread water for two minutes using only your legs.
- Complete a timed event within one minute 40 seconds. Goggles are not allowed.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards toward the pool's deep end.
- Surface dive, feet- or head-first, to a depth of seven to ten feet to retrieve a ten-pound object.
- Return to the surface, then swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point. Both hands must remain on the object.
- Place the object on the pool deck, then exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
To review the required skills, view this YouTube video.
Step 3: Complete the Online Lifeguarding Course
Because we understand everyone can be extremely busy with school, sports, and personal lives, and we genuinely value your time, we have moved to a hybrid lifeguarding course. Complete the online training in the comfort of your own home on your schedule. (Approximately seven hours)
Step 4: Complete Two In-Person Class Sessions
Practice all the skills you’ve learned in the online course. After completing Step 2: Interview/Swim Test Practice, you will be asked to pick one of the classes below. All classes will be held at the Bob Burger Recreation Center and run from 8am-5pm on the following Saturdays and Sundays. (Approximately 16 hours).
Class Option One Feb. 19-20 | Class Option Three March 12-13 | Class Option Five April 2-3 |
Class Option Two Feb. 26-27 | Class Option Four March 26-27 | Class Option Six April 23-24 |
Step 5: Complete Your Hiring Paperwork
The final step is a simple task. Complete your hiring paperwork and attend orientation. Once this task is complete, you can begin working as a Certified Lifeguard for $15 an hour!
Have questions or need more information?
Contact Morgan Skalla, Aquatics Supervisor, at 303-661-1462 or email Morgan.