EMPLOYMENT

Currently accepting applications for Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors. 

If interested in applying:

• Click here for Lifeguard 
• Click here for Instructor

LIFEGUARD POSITIONS

APS Aquatics requires a lifeguard to be 15 years old and possess a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Current positions are available for all shifts—early bird, midday, evening, and weekends—at all three facilities. Compensation is based on experience, ranging from $13.39-$17.29/hour. Lifeguards with more than 1,040 hours and pool operators with experience may start at $18.96.  Click on Position Description for more details and information about applying for a position.

SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS

APS Aquatics is hiring Swimming Instructors for the APS Aquatics School.  The Aquatics School offers a variety of courses for babies and toddlers, pre-schoolers, children, and adults, using the Starfish Aquatic Institute (SAI) Curriculum. Instructor candidates must be 16 years old and able to demonstrate proficiency in all four strokes and participate in an instructor training program provided by APS.  Current positions are available for evening shifts on Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday or Sunday mornings at all three facilities. Compensation is based on previous training and experience, ranging from $18.96-$33.46/hour.  Click on Position Description for more details and information about applying for a position.

For information about employment opportunities, please email [email protected] or call 703-228-6264.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

The Arlington Public Schools Lifeguarding program offers training in the nationally recognized American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. The course prepares individuals 15 years and older to become professional lifeguards by introducing them to concepts and skills necessary to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies in a swimming pool. Class participants must be 15 years or older before the last class date. The skills taught include water rescue, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid. Successful participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid.

Because this is a skills-based training class, participants must attend all class sessions. There can be no exceptions.

Participants must attend and successfully complete a Pre-Course Session consisting of the following skills:

• Swim 150 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing, tread water with legs only for 2 minutes, and swim 50 more yards. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound brick.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to the starting point, with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they can get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance underwater. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

2026- 2027 Lifeguard Training Classes

Please use Lifeguarding 2026-2027 on the Registration Portal to enroll in the 2026-2027 Lifeguard Training Program

LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION CLASSES (Renewing Candidates)

Course Fee:  $250

LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASSES (New Candidates)

Course Fee:  $300

 Click here to register.  Please be sure to select the correct fee for the class you are registering for.

Successful candidates will be eligible for full-and part-time employment as a Lifeguard with Arlington Public Schools. Interested individuals seeking employment as Lifeguards with Arlington Public Schools may apply upon completing the Lifeguarding training. If you have any questions, please contact Helena Machado at [email protected].