When applying do NOT take Red Cross Certification!!! They do not accept it and have their own course you have to take. It will run you around $225.00. For returning guards the price is $95 Hours are long and your are a single guard. Heat can be annoying so always pack ice packs and bring cold water. Hard to reach a supervisor in time of need. I called for help with the chemicals in the pool one morning and was told that someone would be there before the end of the day to help me. No one showed up, and I even stayed 30 minutes after close to make sure.