Opportunity Details | Teen Volunteer Summer Program: Junior Lifeguards

Teen Volunteer Summer Program: Junior Lifeguards

Elevate your summer with the JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS Teen Volunteer Summer Program, supporting the Recreation Division's Aquatics programs! Dive into a dynamic and enjoyable volunteer experience, blending advanced training with a meaningful service opportunity.

 

Junior Lifeguards will assist Aquatics staff in swim lessons and pool events by making the pool a safe, fun, and friendly atmosphere.  In addition, Junior Lifeguards will have the opportunity to shadow lifeguards and become certified in CPR and First Aid certified upon successful completion of volunteer and curriculum hours (if the 15+ age requirement is met, they may be eligible to complete assessments that lead to our Rookie Camp).

 

This program is not only a great way to fulfill community service requirements, but it also provides teens with the opportunity to develop job skills. Such skills include public speaking, customer service, conflict resolution, leadership, adaptability, time management, team building and more.

 

Please note: The City of Mountain View cannot serve as a Certifying Organization for the The President's Volunteer Service Award.

 

Junior Lifeguards Program Requirements:

• Ages 14-17 by June 8, 2024 (no exceptions)
• Attend mandatory training on Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The View Teen Center and in-pool training on Wednesday, June 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center (no make up dates)
• Interest in aquatics and volunteering with youth
• Available for at least 2 weeks (M-F) of service between June 17-August 1.

 

Junior Lifeguards Program Options:
Staff will try to accommodate your first or second choice of options that you indicate on your application.

• Locations: Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center or Eagle Park Pool.
• Volunteer Time: Morning and afternoon times will be available. Times vary week to week.

 

 

Please follow these steps to apply to and join the Junior Lifeguard Program. If you have any questions, please email TheViewTeenCenter@mountainview.gov. 

1. Create a City of Mountain View CERVIS profile.
   
   
2. Join the "Teen Volunteer Summer Program: Junior Lifeguards" opportunity. Be sure to answer all questions, or your application may be rejected.
   
   
3. Attend an in-person interview April 30, May 1, or May 2 at The View Teen Center. You will receive an email with interview information once you have completed Steps 1 and 2. The interview is not meant to be intimidating, but rather provide an opportunity to practice interviewing and confirm your availability and commitment to the program.
   
   
4. Attend the mandatory training on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The View Teen Center AND an in-pool training Wednesday, June 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center. Training is required to participate in the Junior Lifeguards program. There are no make-up training dates available.
   
   
5. Review your assigned volunteer date(s). You will receive an email on Friday, May 17 with your assigned volunteer date(s). They will also be added to your online profile. No changes to you volunteer dates will be allowed after June 12, 2024.

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Teen Volunteer Summer Program / Junior Lifeguard Program