I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) in Aug 2013
Interview
Process began with initial contact at welcome week job fair. From their they led me to a try out consisting of a 500 yard swim and basic lifeguard saves/CPR challenges. Depending on your score at the tryout you were invited to a group interview with two hiring staff members. If you performed well here you were offered a position.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
What do you do to keep your mind from straying away while guarding?