The Junior Lifeguard volunteer program provides aspiring lifeguards ages 12-15 an opportunity to build a foundation of knowledge, attitude and skills needed to be an outstanding future lifeguard. This program is aimed at helping participants develop in the general areas of leadership, professionalism, fitness, and teamwork in an aquatic setting.  Over the course of the summer, participants will be introduced to real lifeguard duties including CPR, first aid, guest safety practices, facility maintenance, assisting with pool programming and interacting with the guests. Participants will have the opportunity to become certified through Ellis and Associates in CPR/AED and First Aid. Junior lifeguarding is great way for young, strong swimmers to transition their swimming knowledge into job opportunities and skills that can help themselves, their friends, and their families. This program does not certify participants as lifeguards.

Participants must pass a swim test of the following skills:

• 100 yards of continuous front crawl or breaststroke demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
• 1 minute tread using both arms and legs
• Dive to bottom of pool to retrieve object (min depth 6 feet)

Registration will begin March 2025:

Program information:

• Runs late May through July, 2025.
• Monday – Sunday, morning, afternoon and evening hours available
• Participants can expect between 10-15 hours of volunteer work per week with weekly 2-hours trainings.

Volunteer locations:

• Kiwanis Wave Pool
  • 6111 S. All-America Way (indoor wave pool)
• Escalante Pool
  • 2150 E. Orange St. (outdoor pool)

For more information or questions about the Junior Lifeguard program, contact program coordinator Clarissa Knorr at Clarissa_Knorr@tempe.gov.