| Waterpark Lifeguard Requirements |
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- Must be at least 16-years-old
- Complete a standard application for Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission
- Produce the CCPRC Physician’s Certification signed by a physician
- Complete an interview with management staff
- Complete the Starfish Aquatics StarGuard Lifeguard Class
- Participate in in-service throughout the season
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| Shallow water lifeguards |
- Swim 100 yards without stopping (front crawl or breast stroke)
- Swim 10-ft. underwater
- Retrieve a 10-lb. dive brick from four feet of water and bring it to the pool deck.
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| Deep water lifeguards (Whirlin’ Waters) |
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- Swim 200 yards without stopping in 5 minutes or less (front crawl or breast stroke)
- Tread water for two minutes without the use of arms
- Retrieve a 10-lb. dive brick from six feet of water, and bring it to the pool deck.
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| In-Service Training |
| Lifeguards are required to complete 8 hours of in-service training every month to include, but not limited to, Calisthenics, First Aid, Victim Recognition, Victim Transport, Crowd Control, Legal Aspects, CPR, Emergency Procedures, Spinal Management, and Severe Weather. |
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| Certifications |
| Waterpark lifeguards are certified by Starfish Aquatics Institute, through the StarGuard Lifeguard Training. |
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| Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Requirements |
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- Must be 16-years-old
- Complete a standard application for Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission
- Possess a current Lifeguarding certification through the American Red Cross or YMCA.
- Possess a valid South Carolina drivers license
- Complete an interview with management
- Produce the CCPRC Physician’s Certification signed by a physician
- Complete a physical fitness test to include, but not limited to, 500 meters (550 yards) swim test in nine minutes or less (pool), ten minutes or
less (open water), and one-mile run in eight minutes or less (track and beach).
- Complete all scheduled pre-season trainings, including the Rookie School for first year Ocean Rescue Lifeguards for CCPRC and the Surf School for all Ocean Rescue Lifeguards
- Pre-season Training Requirements and Dates
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| In-Service Training |
| Lifeguards must attend the in-service training held after work once a month during June and July. |
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| Weekly Training Requirements |
- Run five miles
- Swim 1,600 yards
- Paddle 1,600 yards on the paddleboard
- Kayak 1,600 yards
- Practice spinal immobilization and rescue techniques for 30 minutes
- Practice Adult, Child, and Infant CPR at least twice a week for a total of no less than 30 minutes in each category
- Practice the use of the AED, Oxygen, Suction, and First Aid for a total of no less than 30 minutes each week
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| Be aware that practice rescues and drills will be held regularly. Each situation should be addressed as if it were an actual rescue. |
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| Certifications |
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- Certified Lifeguard Agency with the United States Lifesaving Association since 1994. Associated Region South Atlantic.
- Every Ocean Rescue Lifeguard is certified to the level of a South Carolina Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Responder or higher.
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