Lifeguard Resume Sample & Writing Tips

6953 Red Prairie Avenue

Deer Valley, Utah, 84036

(435) 550-9602

john.doe@gmail.com

Swimming pool lifeguard with 2 years of experience keeping guests safe and happy. Able to maintain pool chemical composition, and use a variety of essential pool cleaning tools. Seeking employment at the Cougar Swimming Pool while majoring in Marketing at the College of Charleston.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CURLEY SWIMMING BATHS, Charleston, SC

Swimming Pool Lifeguard, September 2016 – Present

Manage a safe and secure 800 sq ft pool by enforcing rules, policies, and procedures
Provide excellent customer service to 200+ pool patrons daily by exemplifying a positive attitude and meeting their needs
Maintain the pool chemical balance, and keep surrounding areas clear of debris and hazards
Participate in training and helping others obtain Water Safety Certifications
Conduct daily check of area and equipment for safety cleanliness, and good repair

WISP HOTEL, Charleston, SC

Lifeguard Attendant, May 2014 – October 2014 & May 2015 – October 2015

Directed supervision and safety of all individuals using the swimming pool and for the safe and smooth operation of all activities on the grounds of the pool
Provided direct supervision and maintain safety standards during recreational and fitness swim
Attended monthly staff meetings and in-service trainings
Assisted the lead lifeguard with spotting drowning individuals

EDUCATION

The College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Marketing Major, Expected Graduation June 2019

Captain of swimming relay team, 2016
Awarded 5 medals for intra-league Olympics (Swimming team)

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
Valid lifeguard certification
OSHA trained in handling hazardous chemicals

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Able to lift 100+ pounds
Bilingual Spanish and English

Take a look at this lifeguard resume sample and note the certifications listed, which will be a must if seeking employment with any private company or at a public beach. Also, note the experiences listed under the education section. This is a strong resume even without a university degree because of the experiences the applicant had in high school, including being captain of a relay swim team and also competing in intra-olympics as a swimmer. Combined these make for a strong educational section.

Also, make sure to define which area of lifeguarding you have expertise in. This may range from on the beach in the tropical sun or in the chlorine engulfed surroundings of your government run swimming pool.

Either way, make your stellar lifeguard resume swim upstream past the competition.

By the way — have you been lifeguarding on and off for a long time, leaving large gaps of work experience? Here are 6 ways to eliminate work experience gaps.

Key Takeaways

The above resume is a solid example of what an experienced lifeguard’s resume may look like. If you imitate the above sample you will undoubtedly end up with a great looking resume, but even angels have their flaws, and so here we will highlight some of what makes this resume sample great and what could still be improved.

The strengths of this resume are many, but here a just a few to take note of and emulate in your own lifeguard resume:

The job experiences listed are all completely pertinent to the job, and don’t include any non-relevant experiences.
The candidate lists critically vital skills such as CPR/AED and First Aid.
The applicant included non-directly related but very valuable additional skills such as being able to rescue up to 300lbs.

Things that could be improved for this resume

Include some more numerical quantification similar to how they wrote out “300 lbs” in the additional skills section.
Attach a cover letter written and designed specifically for the position being sought.