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Lifeguard in the USA

There are a lot of different ways to spend your summer. One of the tempting options is to be a lifeguard in the USA. Your main responsibility would be taking care of the pool and its visitors.
The highlight of this job is the ability to enjoy work and sunny weather outside. At the end of the season, you can take the opportunity to travel across the USA.

 

Registrations for summer 2026 are now open.

 

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Why should you travel to the USA as a lifeguard?

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What are the benefits of being a lifeguard?

Respected profession
First Aid knowledge
The opportunity to discover the culture of the USA
English skill practice
Unforgettable summer
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Difference between the pool and the beach lifeguard

In the summer, 500 lifeguards travel with us to the USA – 50 of them choose to work on the beach. This shows how popular the program is among university students. The Pool Companies are located on the East Coast of the USA.

The pool lifeguard is responsible for the whole swimming pool as well as the contentment of the patrons. Beach lifeguards save lives on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which is why they must have outstanding swimming and English skills.

We co-operate with 15 employers who we know personally thanks to our long-term relationships. Some of the companies are bigger than the others, but you will be able to choose one from our catalog without a doubt.

 

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The pay for your work

The pay rate always depends on the employer. The general pay rate per hour is about 14,50 – 18 USD. Working time is around 40+ hours a week. If needed, your employer can ask you to work overtime, which is rewarded higher. (Some of the employers are classified as seasonal, so they might not act on it).

Accommodation

Most of the employers provide accommodation from your first day in the USA on their own premises or arranged apartments. The accommodation at some of the locations (New Jersey, Ocean City) is not provided – students have to find a place on their own with our help and recommendations.

 

Requirements for the program

Student of a university
Age 18+
Upper-intermediate English level
Lifeguard Qualification

Do you have any questions? Email us, WhatsApp us or fill in the contact form

Renata Brown
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1. Czech-us Enrollment Fee

Date of contract signing Enrollment Fee
by August 3.500 CZK


The fee includes:

  • Assistance with the DS-2019 application
  • Ensuring the valid application of Job Offer
  • Sending the program application to the USA
  • Predeparture orientation
  • Assistance with the visa application at the US embassy
  • Assistance service during your stay in the USA

* administration fee +1.000 CZK for students with a non-EU citizenship

2. Program fee

*The USD fee for summer 2026 will be updated according to visa sponsor prices during the fall.

Fee for the Visa Sponsorship is 1 490 USD (+ sevis 35USD)

With VIP Employers you can save ut to 1200 USD depending on the start date.

Fee includes:

  • DS-2019 application form – authorisation to work legally in the USA
  • Health insurance for duration of the DS-2019
  • A virtual orientation from the visa sponsor before the flight to the USA
  • Nonstop assistance service of the visa sponsor during your stay in the USA

3. Lifeguard Course

Course with an American Red Cross licence

With VIP Employers you can save 300 USD depending on the start date.

Participant Fee
First time participant 12 000 CZK
Second time participant from different agency 12 000 CZK
Renewal of expired certificate after 2 years 8 000 CZK
Second time participant Czech-us (redoing CPR) free

Look in our catalogue for available jobs.

Additional fees

SEVIS fee $35
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (=SEVIS). A database of students which allows the American side to know the exact information about foreign citizens located in the USA.

US embassy fee $185
Fee for the visa issuance.

Flight ticket
Not included in the fee list, but it is an additional expense. The purchase of a return flight ticket depends entirely on you.

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