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Lifeguard jobs and training available!

Lifeguard jobs are demanding, but we know you’re going to do awesome. That doesn’t mean getting hired has to be hard. Actually, it’s as easy as 1-2-3 with our quick and seamless process.

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Ready to get started? At the very least, you should be responsible, on time, and know how to swim.
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Earn your lifeguard certification in many ways depending on where you live. We're an authorized training partner of Ellis & Associates.
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Once you’ve worked with us to get your lifeguard training done, we can place you at a local pool to help you find flexible scheduling.

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Own Aquaman (or Aquawoman!)

Lifeguards, assemble! For training, we mean. We offer hundreds of lifeguard training classes a year through our partner Ellis & Associates. All you have to do is pick the date and place that works best for you. Congratulations — you’re one step closer to becoming a professional pool patroller.
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Why Choose Guard for Life

With over 8,000 lifeguard placements this year, Guard for Life is the largest lifeguard recruiter in the United States. Our approach to lifeguard training is flexible and works for the way that you learn individually. That means we’ll work with you to find a training program that fits both your schedule and learning style.
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