Lifeguard Cover Letter Example

I've watched a 3-pool complex with up to 300 daily patrons from the stand for the past two summers as head lifeguard at Cypress Springs Aquatic Center, and across that time I've executed six water rescues without a single incident afterward. I'm applying for the lifeguard opening at [Pool or facility name] because the posting mentions in-service training, and that's the part of this job I care about most.

As head guard I run a 12-person team and monthly in-service rescue skill audits that our staff has passed at a 100% rate, and our facility has held zero health code violations across three seasons of chemical testing and equipment inspection under my watch. I also train and certify eight new lifeguards a year through our facility's onboarding program.

I hold current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications along with a Water Safety Instructor credential, and I still teach swim lessons alongside guarding shifts, which keeps my rescue skills sharp instead of theoretical. Scheduling a 12-person team has also taught me how to keep a pool covered even when three guards call out on the same weekend.

Guarding is a job that's supposed to look uneventful, and I'd like to keep it that way for [Pool or facility name] this season. I'm available for an interview or an in-water skills check whenever it fits your schedule. Thank you for your consideration.