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How old do you have to be to lifeguard? 

Do I need to come in for an interview?

How do I become an LGU employee?

Where will I work?

How do I sign up for a class?

I signed up for a class but need to cancel. What do I do?

What am I required to buy?

What other opportunities do I have with LGU?

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How old do you have to be to lifeguard?

To be trained and hired as a lifeguard you must be 15 years old by the last day of your training class.

Do I need to come in for an interview?

If you are applying to be a lifeguard you do not need to interview. If you would like a management position you are required to come in for an interview. Even if you held a management position last year, you must re-interview each year. To learn more please click here.

How do I become an LGU employee?

There are several steps involved when becoming an LGU employee. These include sending in an application, taking a class, going to an orientation, etc. For full directions please go here.

Where will I work?

Since we staff many different locations you can request a certain pool closest to you. However, this is a first come opportunity. If a pool near you is already staffed you will be sent to another pool.

How do I sign up for a class?

Click here. First you will need to read about our class policies and then you will continue to a class list. Click on the class you wish to take. You will need to enter your RSVP information and pay for the class. You will not be registered until we receive your payment.

I signed up for a class but need to cancel. What do I do?

Our cancellation policy can be found here. Please note that you may only receive a refund if you cancel at least five days ahead of time.

What am I required to buy?

You will need to purchase a Lifeguards Unlimited swimsuit. You will also need a whistle (you will receive one if you take a full class with LGU). If you are going to wear anything over your suit (t-shirt, shorts, etc.) it must say Lifeguards Unlimited. We also offer Lifeguards Unlimited t-shirts for $5 at orientations while your suit, whistle, and other various clothing can be purchased here.

What other opportunities do I have with LGU?

Leadership Conference- This conference is for anyone who wants to develop teamwork and leadership skills. It consists of indoor sessions on various topics and an outdoor low or high ropes course. For more information on this year's conference click here.

Leadership Opportunities- Lifeguards hires many Supervisors, Managers, Assistant Managers and Head Guards every year. If you are interested please click here for more information.

Lifeguard Competition- This St. Louis area competition is a one day event for any American Red Cross lifeguards. LGU sponsors teams to compete in lifeguarding skills, first aid, and CPR.

LGI- An LGI is a Lifeguarding Instructor. We hire LGI's to train our lifeguards from December to June. It's a great way to increase your lifeguarding knowledge and get some extra cash. For more information about upcoming LGI classes please visit the St. Louis American Red Cross website here.

WSI- A WSI is a Water Safety Instructor, or person who teaches swimming lessons. We occasionally offer classes for guards interested in teaching swimming lessons for LGU.

Internships- We offer various internships throughout the year in different categories of business and PR. Please contact us directly for more information.

Learn the LGU Vocabulary

Challenge- A challenge is for currently certified lifeguards. It is a one day event, where you complete all your Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR skills and renew your certifications. Even though lifeguarding certification is good for three years, to work for LGU you must challenge every year unless you take a class.

Waterpark Lifeguarding- While you can be certified in just lifeguarding, LGU trains every guard in Waterpark Lifeguarding as well. This is at no extra cost to you. It allows you to work at neighborhood pools as well as Waterpark facilities. This way you will be qualified to work at any Lifeguards Unlimited pool.

Orientation- This is a mandatory event held in May. We complete paperwork, go over the Employee Handbook, and many other things. The orientation is a couple hours and free to our staff. We usually hold the orientation in three to four areas on different nights of the week. You only need to attend one but please RSVP. For a schedule of orientations please go here.

Aquatic Examiner Program- This service, provided by the American Red Cross, offers aquatic professions additional support and accountability. The Red Cross completes exams of our facilities and offers advice for additional training. They help us ensure we are prepared for any emergency.