Lifeguard Resume Examples

Lifeguard Resume Sample

Richard J. Atkins

Address:            5269 Pecan Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Phone:                (310) 569-8457
Email:                  [email protected]
Current job:      Head Lifeguard; Huntington State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

Objective

To ensure 100% safety and security of the guests by optimizing my experience and expertise in resort management, first aid, physical fitness and ability to make quick life-saving decisions.

Skills

• 10+ years experience as a Lifeguard
• 5+ years experience in management capacity
• Bachelor’s Degree, Physical Therapy
• Certification, Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• Certification; First Aid and CPR
• Champion Swimmer
• Certified, OSHA for dangerous chemicals
• International experience
• Physically Fit
• Excellent communication skills
• Team oriented
• Pleasing personality
• Excellent disposition
• Goal – oriented
• Highly organized
• Punctual

Work Experience

Head Lifeguard, 2017 to Present
Huntington State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and patrols all areas of the beach
• Trains and orients new lifeguards
• Manages and evaluates team of lifeguards
• Conducts and leads physical fitness training for lifeguards
• Creates and updates safety guidelines and policies manual
• Addresses all issues, concerns and complaints from resort guests
• Reviews and gives recommendations on improvements of beach facilities
• Rescues guests at risk of drowning
• Leads search and rescue operations
• Implements all beach rules and regulations
• Administers First Aid and CPR when needed
• Liaisons with government health /safety and rescue agencies
• Ensures cleanliness of resort
• Cautions guests of unsafe and hazardous activities
• Implements courses of action in the event of emergencies
• Audits and inspects safety, working condition and maintenance of all equipment
• Prepares required reports and paperwork.

Head Lifeguard, 2012-2015
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort, Pattaya, Thailand

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and patrols all areas of the beach
• Trains and orients new lifeguards
• Manages and evaluates team of lifeguards
• Conducts and leads physical fitness training for lifeguards
• Addresses all issues, concerns and complaints from resort guests
• Reviews and gives recommendations on improvements of beach facilities
• Rescues guests at risk of drowning
• Implements all beach rules and regulations
• Liaisons with government health /safety and rescue agencies
• Ensures cleanliness of resort
• Implements courses of action in the event of emergencies
• Audits and inspects safety, working condition and maintenance of all equipment

Swimming Pool Lifeguard, 2010-2012
Beach House Hotel, Hermosa Beach, CA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors safety and well-being of all guests in and around the swimming pool area
• Ensures cleanliness, safety and upkeep of swimming pool
• Implements all rules and guidelines
• Cautions guests on unruly behavior
• Assists and rescues guests in danger of drowning or when injured
• Conducts First Aid and CPR
• Provides excellent guest service relations
• Addresses all issues, complaints and concerns of hotel guests
• Conducts safety inspection of pool equipment and facilities

Education

Coastline Community College
Bachelor Degree, Physical Therapy
Costa Mesa, CA
2008-2012; 3.6 GPA

Costa Mesa High School Aquatics
High School Diploma
Costa Mesa, CA
2004-2008, 3.8 GPA

Courses

• Certification, Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• Certification, First Aid and CPR
• Certification, OSHA- Handling and Management of Dangerous Chemicals
• MS Office

Experienced Lifeguard Resume Sample

Waseem Villarreal

Address: Mchenry, IL 60050
Phone: (665) 272-9956
Email: [email protected]
Current job: Experienced Lifeguard at Hilton Hotel in Freecaster

Objective

A detail-oriented, hard-working individual with extensive experience in aquatic safety and customer service. A can-do attitude with a strong desire to help others and a passion for the water. Proficient in all levels of lifeguard training and with CPR and AED certification.

Work Experience

Experienced Lifeguard, 2018 – present
Hilton Hotel in Freecaster

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor water conditions for safety
• Monitor the safety of the swimming area
• Ensure that patrons are following proper safety precautions, including wearing a lifejacket, staying within arm’s reach of a parent,
• avoiding rough play, and not entering the water when told to stay out
• Administer first-aid as needed
• Remove objects from the pool that could cause injury to swimmers
• Ensure the pool is free of debris
• Enforce safety rules

Experienced Lifeguard, 2014 – 2018
Golden Sands Beach in Freecaster

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising swimmers who are in the water
• Ensures that all safety precautions are followed by swimmer
• Enforces rules and regulations
• Maintains a professional attitude at all times
• Interacts with children to keep them entertained
• Provides lifeguard training to new team members

Entry-level Experienced Lifeguard, 2012 – 2014
Mox and Brothers Hotel in Freecaster

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce aquatic safety rules and regulations
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanour with the public
• Ensure the safety of all aquatic patrons
• Escort patrons out of the pool area in the event of emergencies
• Respond to life-threatening emergencies such as heart attack, seizure, drowning, unconsciousness, heat stroke, severe bleeding, broken bones, severe allergic reaction.

Skills

• Provide lifeguard supervision for all patrons of the aquatic facility
• Perform CPR on person in need
• Provide underwater rescue to person in need
• Perform water rescue on person in need
• Perform deep water extractions on person in need
• Treat bleeding wounds
• Treat skin diseases
• Treat injuries
• Treat broken bones
• Treat head lacerations

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Resume Sample

Saba Greig

Address: New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (646) 2438807
Email: [email protected]
Current job: Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at Golden Bay Area in Frostworth

Objective

I am a certified lifeguard with an extensive background in swimming instruction. I can teach water fitness classes to any level of exercise. I am highly skilled in providing first aid to divers, swimmers, and people on boogie boards. I enjoy working with all levels of exercisers and I am able to provide motivation and encouragement to help them reach their goals. My goal is to help people stay safe in and around water so they can enjoy themselves and have fun.

Work Experience

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, 2018 – present
Golden Bay Area in Frostworth

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide lifeguarding and swim instruction for children and adults
• Ensure the safety of all swimmers
• Responsible for conducting water safety drills and swimming proficiency tests for swimmers
• Responsible for maintaining the pool and its equipment
• Supervise and organize recreational activities at the pool
• Work with other lifeguards to maintain the safety of the pool
• Responsible for interpreting and enforcing all safety regulations

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, 2014 – 2018
Zumba Beach in Frostworth

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol pool, beach, and waterpark area to watch for unsafe conditions or violations of safety rules
• Perform emergency procedures such as CPR, rescue breathing, and artificial respiration when necessary
• Perform water rescues that include going in the water to save a drowning victim
• Monitor pool for safety hazards such as lifeguards not on duty, lack of oxygen in pool water, and improper

Entry Level Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, 2012 – 2014
Pacific Beach in San Diego

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the safety of all swimmers and preventing injury
• In charge of patrolling the pool deck and the water’s edge, as well as preventing roughhousing, horseplay, and other potentially dangerous acts
• Train lifeguards and other aquatic employees on a variety of topics
• Responsible for water quality tests, safety checks, and other quality control measures
• Instructs public and private swimmers on a variety of aquatic techniques
• Enforces pool rules

Skills

• Strong swimming skills
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Great fitness level
• Can work long hours, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for a long time at a time
• Ability to pay attention for a long periods of time

Head of Lifeguards Resume Sample

Brandon Levy

Address: Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: (899) 7824144
Email: [email protected]
Current job: Head of Lifeguards at Marriott Hotel in Malibu

Objective

I am seeking a Head of Lifeguards position where I can utilize my extensive experience, knowledge, and skills to lead others, improve lifeguard skills, and maintain order.

I am a lifeguard with over twenty years of experience in the field. I have successfully managed lifeguard teams of up to fifteen individuals by providing clear instructions through verbal and written communications. I am skilled in the use of first aid equipment and have the ability to act quickly in emergency situations.

Work Experience

Head of Lifeguards, 2018 – present
Marriott Hotel in Malibu

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a training plan to meet or exceed national competition standards for each of the following: Lifeguard Training, Inflatable
• Rescue Devices Training, Inflatable Safety Device Training, First Aid & CPR, and Water Safety Instructor
• Initiate and coordinate a training program for those who have been hired as lifeguards, including those who have been hired as seasonal lifeguards
• Coach and mentor lifeguards and water safety instructors
• Train and develop lifeguards and water safety

Lifeguard, 2014 – 2018
Butterfly Beach in Wingside

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains safety of swimmers and the beach, supervises the staff, monitors weather, and organizes staff schedules
• Responsible for staff training
• Responds to emergency situations
• Responsible for staff duties
• Responsible for managing lifeguard equipment
• Provides leadership to staff
• Manages employee schedules
• Manages lifeguard water crafts including boats, jet skis, and kayaks

Entry Level Lifeguard, 2012 – 2014
La Jolla Hotel in Wingside

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observes the pool, deck, and surrounding areas for safety
• Monitors the pool deck, lifeguards on duty, and swimmers for compliance with rules and regulations
• Reports safety hazards to the pool manager
• Restrains swimmers who are misbehaving or attempting to swim outside the designated area
• Removes objects from the pool that may cause injury or disrupt the safety of swimmers

Skills

• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid CPR Certificate
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Beneficial lifeguarding experience
• Tread water
• Proficient in using a variety of rescue equipment
• Excellent with people in distress
• Excellent with children

Lifeguard Supervisor Resume Sample

George Simpson

Address: Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (701) 8404968
Email: [email protected]
Current job: Lifeguard Supervisor at Main Beach in East Ashtown

Objective

I am a strong and energetic individual with a genuine love for swimming and water safety. I am a motivated self starter, with experience in both customer service and group management. I am ready to take on this Lifeguard Supervisor position and lead a team of lifeguards to ensure that the public gets to enjoy their time at the beach.

Work Experience

Lifeguard Supervisor, 2018 – present
Main Beach in East Ashtown

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a team of lifeguards, assigning duties and responsibilities to each
• Supervise the safety and welfare of the aquatic patrons at the pool
• Perform complete inspections of the pool area, including but not limited to: water quality, filtration systems, chemical levels, patron safety
• Perform daily safety checks on all lifeguard equipment and station conditions
• Conduct monthly inspections of the property to ensure compliance with all safety standards
• Provide aquatic supervision

Lifeguard, 2014 – 2018
Stinson Beach and Hotel in East Ashtown

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe environment for customers by following all safety policies
• Ensure customers are not in harm’s way by instructing them on the pool rules
• Restrict the number of people entering the pool area to maintain a safe environment
• Ensure all children are supervised by an adult
• Provide customer service to ensure customers have a good experience at the pool

Entry Level Lifeguard, 2012 – 2014
Pismo State Beach in Central California

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor the safety of all people on the property of the recreation center
• Respond to emergencies, such as missing persons or medical emergencies, and notify authorities when necessary
• Conduct safety inspections of the facility and equipment
• Document all safety concerns, accidents, and violations
• Work with facility staff to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and safety standards
• Establish clear rules for maintaining healthful, safe conditions for employees, visitors, or tenants

Skills

• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to organize and lead a team
• Ability to provide direction to staff
• Knowledge of lifeguarding, lifesaving, and CPR techniques
• Knowledge of first aid and emergency procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and other supervisors

Duties And Responsibilities To Put On A Lifeguard Resume 

• Trouble or problem situations involving the resort’s patrons.
• Performs emergency procedures such as First-Aid and CPR whenever needed; oversees the care of the patient until the ambulance arrives.
• Moves to resolve acts of conflict or violence within the areas of responsibility.
• Oversees the safety of swimmers in the activity areas; identifies rough play or horseplay that may endanger others. 
• Conducts rescue operations; strictly follows safety standards and procedures.
• Inspects the operating condition of rescue equipment, tools, and other safety items.
• Keeps track of the weather report and monitors abrupt changes in conditions.
• Responds to emergency calls and requests from the resort’s staff and guests.
• Attends to the various concerns, issues, and situations that are relayed by the resort’s guests; provides the best possible answers and courses of action.
• Opens the resort and activity areas according to the designated schedule; performs on-site inspections to make sure all safety measures are in place.
• Checks the quality of the pool water; if necessary, I treat the water with the correct chemicals and in the right amounts.
• Carries out instructions to swimmers and beach-goers in a timely and calm manner should a threat to their safety materialize within the area. 
• Conducts swimming lessons for young children.
• Provides assistance to the other lifeguards on duty as needed.
• Actively participates in team-planning sessions with the other lifeguards. 
• Collaborates and coordinates with other lifeguards, the marketing and promotional department in planning special events on the beach and within the swimming pool areas. 
• Provides assistance to the elderly and to people with disability.
• Accompanies the other lifeguards in the regular physical fitness exercises and search and rescue drills.
• Contributes suggestions and improvements to the safety guidelines of the resort.
• Provides orientation and training to the newly-hired lifeguards. 
• Maintains a clean, hygienic, and safe environment.

What to Write in a Lifeguard Resume Objective

For resort owners, safety of their guests is of paramount importance. Any untoward incident where the resort fails to exercise basic safety measures may irreparably harm its reputation and business.

Resort owners want lifeguards who are committed to guarantee the safety and security of their guests and patrons.

In the objective statement you have to directly state your mission to oversee the well-being of everyone under your watch. You should state your desire to implement better safety measures and procedures to reduce the level of risk to resort guests.

Lifeguard Resume Objectives

1. Red Cross certified Lifeguard with 4 years of experience patrolling the beaches of Santa Monica. I hope to be given the opportunity to share my knowledge and expertise with your world-class resort and ensure the safety and well-being of your guests and patrons.
2. Experienced Lifeguard with certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED training; I am confident that the skills I acquired in the 2 years I have practiced this profession will be of great service and value to the members of your esteemed facility.
3. In the last 2 years, I worked as a lifeguard on the beaches of Pattaya, Thailand. During my time there, I was able to further improve my skills in ocean rescue, First-Aid, conflict resolution, communication, and interpersonal relationship building. I hope to share my experience and knowledge with your team in order to improve the security and safety of your beach resort.
4. I am interested in becoming one of the lifeguards of your highly-respected sports club. Although new to the profession, I bring onboard your company my skills as a champion swimmer, Red Cross certifications in First Aid and CPR, and commitment to perform at my best every single day that I am on the job.

How To Write A Good Lifeguard Resume

What do recruiters want to see in your resume? Is being a good swimmer enough to be considered for the job? As the job title implies, you are guarding people’s lives. Those who visit the beach or the pool are under your watch and care.

In precarious situations, the difference between life and death can be decided by a matter of seconds. Potential employers know having exceptional swimming skills is a must. Therefore, for them, a good resume should show more than just your ability to move in the water.

1. Prove Your Qualifications

You cannot be a Lifeguard until you have undergone Lifeguard training. A typical course outline for becoming a Lifeguard includes subjects on First Aid, CPR, identifying warning signs, and handling emergency situations.

Most of these training programs take 6 weeks to complete. Moreover, you will have to take both written and practical exams to be certified as a Lifeguard. An employer would want to make certain that a candidate has undergone proper training and has received certification.

• Indicate that you have been certified as a Lifeguard in the Contacts and Certifications sections of your resume.
• Write down your certification number or the name of the certifying agency in the Contacts and Certifications sections.
• Use bullet points to describe the course outline in the Education section.
• Other certifications that should be disclosed are for First Aid and CPR.

If you are/were a champion swimmer, include this detail in the Objective or Skills section of your resume.

2. State Experiences Which Showcase Your Skills As a Lifeguard

The recruiter would want to know how you were able to apply your skills as a Lifeguard. For this reason, cite at least 5 incidents in the Work Experience section. Try to be as varied as possible. Be detailed in your descriptions.

For example, if you rescued a swimmer who almost drowned and lost consciousness, give a rundown on the procedure for administering CPR.

3. Present Your Knowledge In Handling Life Saving Equipment

As a Lifeguard, you will be handling a variety of safety equipment. The Hiring Manager would want to assess your familiarity in handling these lifesaving tools.

What Lifeguard equipment are these?

• Rescue Tube
• Backboard or Spineboard
• Shepherd’s Crook
• Ring Buoy
• Reaching Pole
• Defibrillators
• Rescue Boat
• Emergency Oxygen
• Life Jackets
• First Aid Kit

Present a summary of equipment and life-saving tools that you are highly proficient with. You can show the list in the Skills or Work Experience section of your resume.

4. Highlight Your Passion For Being a Lifeguard

Why did you want to become a Lifeguard? According to the BLS, this is not among the best-paying careers to get into. The Hiring Manager will be interested to know your motivations for applying as a Lifeguard in their company.

You can share your story in the Resume Objective. Just a short, one-sentence statement would do. The most important thing is, to be honest! However, observe good judgment and reasoning. In other words, stating that you want to live the “Baywatch” lifestyle may not be a good idea!

What to Write in a Lifeguard Resume Skills Section

The job of a Lifeguard is not just physically demanding. You should have the ability to make quick decisions during emergency situations. It is also important to have an intuition if safety appears to be an issue. This is critical when there are unpredictable changes in the weather.

Here is a list of qualifications that could appear in your Maintenance resume skills section:

• Educational attainment; a college degree is not important but is a decided advantage especially if it is in a related field. If you are a high school graduate, indicate your GED score as a reference.
• Certifications; as a Lifeguard, you should have the requisite training in First Aid and CPR. There is always the possibility of a guest drowning or losing consciousness due to a pre-disposed illness. You should be certified to administer First Aid procedure before medical help arrives.
• Other certifications and trainings; if you have had training in fields that are related to the job of a Lifeguard that would be valuable information to include.
• Physical Fitness; even though you may not be required to perform rescue operations every day, a Lifeguard must always be in excellent fitness. State if you’ve participated in competitive swimming or running or at least have had advanced training for rescue purposes. Lifeguards have to be strong swimmers.
• Ability to make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to assess risk due to sudden changes in the weather.
• Well-organized; can establish a routine to check on all safety procedures within the resort.
• Customer-oriented; immediately attends to inquiries, complaints and concerns from resort guests.
• Great attitude; displays calm and pleasant disposition while dealing with irate, unruly or demanding guests.
• Ability to stay composed during crisis situations and carry out the prescribed courses of action.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of handling safety equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of conducting repairs and maintenance on safety equipment and machinery.
• Ability to strictly implement all rules and guidelines.
• Ability to call the attention of unruly guests.

As the Lifeguard, your employer will depend on your technical, fundamental abilities and decision-making capacities to manage the resort and oversee the wellness of its guests. The skills section should showcase all the different skills and abilities that can re-assure your prospective employer.

What qualifications are HR people looking for in your skills section?

1. Physical Fitness

Certainly, having top-level swimming skills rank high among the list of physical attributes that recruiters will be looking for. However, being a good swimmer is not enough. Maybe you can swim like a dolphin, but what if you had to carry a 220-pound hotel guest?

As a Lifeguard, you must be physically fit. You must have strong legs to have the ability to kick in the water while carrying another person. You should have strong lungs especially when you have to take a deep dive to look for a potential drowning victim.

In addition to swimming, it is a good idea to take up other forms of exercise such as weight-lifting, biking, running, and functional training. If you are cross-training in other sports to supplement your swimming, include these activities in the Personal Information section of your resume.

2. Quick Reaction Time

One of the first rules you will learn as a Lifeguard is the 10/20 rule. This rule states that a Lifeguard must be able to identify a potential problem within 10 seconds and get to the person within 20 seconds.

Thus, having a quick reaction time is very important for a Lifeguard. A split second hesitation might be too late. For sure, the person who is reviewing your resume would want to know if you have a quick reaction time.

If you had an experience where you had to react fast in order to save the life of a guest, include this detail in the work experience section of your Lifeguard resume. Try to be as descriptive as possible. In other words, pretend that you are telling the story to the Hiring Manager.

3. Life-Saving Skills

Once you have the victim on dry land, time becomes a valuable commodity. It will take time before the first responders can arrive on the scene. Therefore, the life of the victim will literally be in the hands of the Lifeguard.

Consequently, this is why it is very important for every aspiring Lifeguard to undergo medical training. You have to learn how to administer First Aid, CPR, and treatment protocols to injuries and other medical episodes.

4. Handling Emergency Equipment

Most of these hotels and resorts have emergency equipment within their premises. Examples of emergency equipment would be defibrillators, oxygen tanks and masks, rubber floaters and dinghies, fire extinguishers, and a stretcher among others.

If you are familiar in handling emergency equipment, prepare a list and put it under the Skills section.

What to Write and Not to Write in the Lifeguard Resume Experience Section

Resort owners want a Lifeguard with diversified experience. This includes skills, work and capabilities. You have to highlight or present complete details of every responsibility you handled as a Lifeguard in the different stages of your career.

The job of a Lifeguard may seem uncomplicated; they are popularly depicted as someone who spends most of the day overlooking the swimming pool or the beach. But the magnitude of the responsibility is greater than it seems when a human life is at stake.

Your day can be as unpredictable as the weather; one moment everything is calm then before you know it activity becomes frenetic.  

As a Lifeguard, you are not constrained to be on the dock staring out on the ocean or the swimming pool. There is a set of responsibilities that you have to perform on a daily basis. There are standard tasks such as monitoring the area and there are responsibilities that take on a more managerial role.

If you’ve had experience managing a team of lifeguards, emphasize that in your resume. Write down your tasks as Head Lifeguard; from training new lifeguards, to orienting current lifeguards to preparing and updating safety manuals.

Managerial experience tells the resort or hotel owner that you have other capacities other than carrying out rescue operations and administering First Aid.

If you’ve had experience that differentiates you from other lifeguards, include those as well. An example would be working with government safety and health agencies or foundations that ensure environment safety.

If you worked as a Lifeguard only as a summertime job, it is not necessary to include this in the resume. You can share this with the recruiter during the job interview.

Our Lifeguard resume sample will help you get noticed by your prospective employer. By using it as a reference, you will most likely be invited for a job interview. If that will be the case, take the time to review our sections on what to write in your objective, skills and experience. It will help you prepare for the next stage of your quest to be the new Lifeguard.

Lifeguard Duties And Responsibilities

The HR department of a hotel, sports club, or resort probably receives hundreds of Lifeguard resumes especially during the peak months. Many of these resumes will share similar characteristics: Strong swimming skills, certifications, and proof of physical fitness.

To make a decision, the HR Officer will train his focus on the key section of your resume. This is the summary of the duties and responsibilities listed in your Lifeguard work experience section.

What does the HR Officer want to see in your work experience section? Essentially, the HR Officer wants to see descriptions that show you know the responsibilities of a Lifeguard.

1. Review the Job Post

The job post will usually include a list of responsibilities for the Lifeguard. Review the list and do an assessment test: Have you handled any of these responsibilities before? And if so, how proficient are you? Can you confidently claim that you are 100% qualified in managing the duties and responsibilities of a Lifeguard?

If you answered “Yes” to these questions, pinpoint specific responsibilities you handled in your latest or most recent job and present them clearly via bullet point format.

Why the “latest and most recent job”? For the reason that your latest experience best represents your current level of skills and abilities, the recruiter will be mostly focused on this period of your work history.

2. Conduct Research On the Employer

Before writing your work experience section, conduct some research on the employer. Try to find out the following pieces of information:

• Common accidents in the area
• Most frequent incident or episode that happens within the area
• The worst incident that took place
• The current level of safety protocols in place

The information you gather will give you a better idea of how to present your value proposition to the company.

For example, if most of the incidents that happen are children falling inside the swimming pool then in your work experience section, cite real situations where you saved the child.

Also, if you recommended new regulations or guidelines designed to prevent the future occurrence of such incidents from taking place, include this information as well in the work experience section.

3. Be as Detailed as Possible

An employer would be more confident of hiring an applicant who appears to know his job like the back of his hand than one who seems generic.

When writing your duties and responsibilities in the Lifeguard work experience section, be as detailed or descriptive as possible.

Here is a good example of a detailed work experience section:

Lifeguard; 15 January to 14 June 2019
Seaside Front Hotel and Resort; Miami Beach. FL

• Maintained strict surveillance of the beachfront; specifically focused on drunken behaviour which is the number 1 reason for unruly incidents within the resort.
• Acted immediately and responded on site upon identification of trouble or problematic situations; mediated between the parties and implemented maximum tolerance protocols while waiting for the proper authorities to arrive.
• Administered first-aid, CPR, and other forms of medical procedure to the hotel and resort guests when needed.
• Conducted foot patrol every 2 hours; area of coverage included beachfront and within the hotel’s swimming premises.
• Prepared and submitted incident report, inventory of supplies and stocks, and workforce designation report to the appropriate departments.

Lifeguard Resume with no experience

When lives are on the line, the employer may prefer those with experience. If you have an entry-level Lifeguard resume, applying for a job at a popular beach resort or hotel may get your application lost among more experienced candidates.

However, your lack of experience should not keep you from trying! HR may be open to the idea of hiring entry-level lifeguards. Here are some tips that can keep your entry-level Lifeguard resume afloat:

1. Use the Functional Format – If you have scant or nil work experience, or if you have an unemployment gap of more than 4 months, the Functional format will be the best template to use.

With the Functional, the Work Experience section is pushed down the resume. The objective is not to hide it. Instead, you want to draw more attention to your relevant Lifeguard skills.

The Functional format will re-arrange your resume in this manner:

• Contact Information
• Objective Statement
• Skills
• Certifications
• Education/ Training
• Work Experience
• Personal Information

2. Highlight Your Skills and Achievements – Even if you do not have enough experience, some employers will be open to giving you a try if your skills are impressive enough.

What types of skills or achievements should you highlight in your Lifeguard resume?

• Being a champion swimmer
• Getting certified as a Lifeguard
• Acquiring certifications in First Aid and CPR
• Achieving high numbers or above average scores in the Lifeguard practical test

3. Show That You Are Physically Fit – In most job applications, the Personal Information section will not carry much weight. This section only gives the recruiter an idea of who you are and what you do after work hours.

However, the Personal Information section could help you get more interest from the recruiter especially if you have very little experience.

For instance, you can state the physical activities that you do in order to stay in good shape. And it’s not all about swimming! HR people know that in order to get into the best Lifeguard shape, you have to do a variety of sports.

Therefore, if you also run, bike, lift weights or do some type of martial arts it would be an advantage to share these details in your Personal Information section.