Raleigh still needs lifeguards; teens 15 and up can qualify
As the summer swim season begins, the city of Raleigh is still on the hunt for more than a few good lifeguards.
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And, actually, to get the job, you don't need to have your lifeguard certification right this moment. (But you do have to be a solid swimmer.)
Teens as young as 15 can sign up for the Seasonal Aquatic Vocational Education Program, a free program to those who pass a pre-screen swim test tryout.
To qualify for the program, applicants must meet these prerequisites, according to the website:
- 15 years of age or older
- Pass City of Raleigh controlled substance and background tests
- Swim 300 continuously with rhythmic breathing. Freestyle and breaststroke, not stopping.
- Tread water using only legs for two minutes
- Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. object from the bottom of the pool, return object to starting position and exit the water in 1 min 40 seconds
- Work 155 hours for City of Raleigh Aquatics Program upon completion of the class
Certified lifeguards can earn from $9.25 per hour to $10.25 per hour depending on their certifications. Pools operate from about 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. The city, according to its website, is hiring for all hours, but really needs lifeguards to supervise morning and daytime swimming.
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