Clearwater Seeks Pool Lifeguards

CLEARWATER, FL — The city of Clearwater is currently recruiting for pool lifeguards. The city will begin accepting applications in mid-January. Inquiries of interest are being accepted now.

Lifeguard fees will be waived if participants can pass prerequisite requirements which include swimming 300 yards (12 laps) and can retrieve a 10-pound brick from 9 feet of water.

Once hired as a pool lifeguard, the city will send the candidate to water safety instruction class for no charge.

Lifeguard training classes are offered January to April and water safety instructor classes are April and May. They are $300 with a recreation card and $330 without a recreation card. If interested, candidates who do not have the necessary certifications, but would like to become a pool lifeguard should contact Mark Roberson at mark.roberson@myclearwater.com or 727-562-5517.

Pool Lifeguard Qualifications

• 16 years of age minimum
• Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification or certification from a nationally recognized aquatic training agency
• Adult, child, infant CPR, AED and First Aid needed
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate is preferred
• Previous pool guard, swimming instructor or related work experience preferred

The pay is $12.40 an hour or $25,788.36 annually.

There is additional pay for certifications obtained:
Lifeguard certification - $0.25 per hour
Water safety instructor - $0.25 per hour
Emergency medical responder/emergency medical technician - $0.25 per hour