Fall 2025 Lifeguard Department of Safety & Rescue Season: September 2 2025 January 14 2026 Hiring: 2530 Lifeguards Pay: Starting at $16.25/hour potential bonuses Why Join Us As a Lifeguard with The St. James Department of Safety & Rescue (DSR) youll be part of a professional award-winning team that provides both aquatic safety and first-responder medical support across our 450000 sq. ft. sports entertainment and wellness complex. From pools and a water park to contracted waterfronts and high-profile events youll work in a role thats active impactful and respected. We provide paid training certification and uniforms to prepare you for rescues CPR and emergency care. Youll develop skills that boost your resume gain access to leadership opportunities and work alongside lifeguards EMTs and safety officers in a structured high-performance environment. What Sets Us Apart - Beyond the Pool: Integrated aquatic and medical response role.
- High-Profile Assignments: Event coverage contracted sites triathlon safety.
- Professional Development: Paid training advanced rescue scenarios leadership pathways.
- Proven Excellence: Recognized for safety operations and team performance.
What Youll Do - Monitor aquatic areas and enforce safety rules.
- Respond quickly to emergencies provide basic medical care until EMS arrives.
- Conduct safety checks and complete incident reports.
- Represent the DSRs core values: Rescue Readiness Ownership Integrity.
Qualifications - 17 years old by start date.
- Strong swimming ability calm under pressure.
- Customer service or team sports experience preferred.
Tryout Requirements - 200-yard medley swim: 75 breaststroke 50 sidestroke 75 freestyle (under 3:50)
- 25-yard head-up sprint: under :20
- 25-yard dummy tow: under :50
- 2-minute hands-only CPR with consistent quality
Selection Process - Apply
- Tryout & Fitness Assessment
- Panel Interview
- Packet Review
- Paid Lifeguard Academy
Apply now at or email to reserve your tryout slot. Positions fill quickly! Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity & Inclusion Committed We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.
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