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Certified Lifeguard

Lifeguard jobs are available year-round for any current USA student who holds an American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Our two pools are open seven days a week. Lifeguards rotate weekend shifts to allow time for other activities and home visits.

If you are a current American Red Cross certified lifeguard, please complete our aquatics job application

Water Safety Instructor/Swim Lessons

An American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) teaches adult and child swim lessons. We offer both group and private swim lessons. Group swim lessons are offered March-September. Private swim lessons are offered year-round. 

If you are a current American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor, please complete our aquatics job application

Need certification?

If you are not a certified Lifeguard or WSI, but are interested in working in our program, you can register for one of our certification courses. Please see our certification page for upcoming courses and prerequisites. 

Contact Us

Questions about becoming certified? Email aquatics@southalabama.edu or call 251-460-6460.