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Lifeguard Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Lifeguard interview, here are 28 interview questions and answer examples.

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How much do you think this lifeguard job should pay?

This question is merely another way for the interviewer to ask about your desired pay for this role. Be honest about what you are hoping to make, but you should also avoid asking for too little, or for too much. Using an online salary calculating tool, like the ones from Glassdoor or Indeed, will help you to determine the average ask for your position, years of experience, and even location. You can also use your current salary as part of the basis for your ask.

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28 Lifeguard Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Lifeguard interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • 1. How much do you think this lifeguard job should pay?

  • 2. What is your first reaction when you do something wrong at work?

  • 3. Our facility is open evenings, weekends, and holidays. Can you commit to a flexible work schedule?

  • 4. How do you handle working with little to no supervision?

  • 5. What has been your greatest professional achievement to date?

  • 6. Do you have experience creating accident reports or filling out medical forms? Why is proper documentation important?

  • 7. As a lifeguard, you are required to be observant of your surroundings. Can you tell me of a time when you have spotted a hazard or prevented an accident?

  • 8. As a lifeguard, you will be working around children and other vulnerable groups. Are you willing to provide a background check?

  • 9. Have you ever administered First Aid? Does the sight of cuts, scrapes, and blood bother you?

  • 10. Tell me about the type of team members you dislike working with.

  • 11. Do you have experience with overall pool hygiene, testing and regulating water temperature, PH levels, and chlorine?

  • 12. What is your understanding of the role a lifeguard performs, and the duties they undertake?

  • 13. Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

  • 14. What do you think are the most important characteristics of a lifeguard?

  • 15. What are the essential items to have at your pool before your shift begins?

  • 16. Talk me through your previous experience working with children. How will this experience will help you as a lifeguard?

  • 17. What is the number one responsibility for any lifeguard?

  • 18. Are you a good swimmer? Have you completed any swimming training classes?

  • 19. As a lifeguard, you will be on the front lines of customer service. Tell me about the last customer service skill you learned.

  • 20. Do you meet our minimum fitness requirements?

  • 21. What do you hope to gain from working as a lifeguard? What are your future aspirations in this role?

  • 22. Lifeguards must be alert at all times. Talk to me about a time when you have shown the ability to focus.

  • 23. Which level of CPR certification do you possess? Is your certification current and valid?

  • 24. As a lifeguard, what is the riskiest decision you have ever made?

  • 25. How would you handle a situation where an adult was breaking a rule? Would you be capable of blowing the whistle, or would you just let it go?

  • 26. Give me an example of a time when you have had to enforce rules or policies.

  • 27. What appeals to you most about the role of a lifeguard, and why do you want to work with us?

  • 28. A child is lying on the ground, unresponsive. What is your initial response?