Ayye lifeguards! I got a few questions.

I have just finished my application to work at CP for this summer and I put being a lifeguard as my number one job choice. I just have a few minor questions. What would be the chances of me getting the job if I am quite a well rounded individual? I am physically fit(7 year wrestler), intelligent, social, very comfortable in water, and love to swim? I also seen a couple threads on the internet that say CP is usually always hiring for lifeguards. Are my chances of getting the job lower if I have to leave at the end of August for college? If they were to contact me, how long would it be until they would? And since lifeguards are shirtless half the time, I have a tattoo of a yin-yang in the center of my back, between the shoulder blades, and I was wondering if they could deny me the job just because of the tat? I mean it's not offensive in anyway. Some answers would really help. I'm really psyched to be a lifeguard, especially instead of working at a factory all summer.... haha thank you for your time!

Your chances should be pretty good and don't worry about having to leave at the end of August alot of people do and for the Tat I don't think it will effect you getting a Job but you will have to keep it covered.

I can keep my hopes up for now then haha thanks!

Well if you are for a life guard I am pretty sure that tattoo will interfer with it. but i am not sure. This is my first year but with the rules and regulations the tattoo, might be a problem. and i am pretty sure being a a rounded person wont matter.

umm tattoos are tricky, but you can just wear your shirt, or put bandaids on it if you want to take your shirt off. But to be honest you will have your shirt on a lot more than, not. Yea its actually a pretty fun job and easy and points but others disagree. They hire a lot and lot of lifeguards so its a good possibility and Id give it a week to a couple weeks.

Ah okay thanks! I remember I went into Soak City once and close to all the lifeguards had their shirts on. With a shirt on, my tattoo is completely covered so I think I'll be fine. Also I checked the box on my app that says I would accept any job offer. Will this affect me in anyway? I really should have put that I AM NOT WORKING IN FOODS hahaha

you can buy tattoo makeup to put on top of it! i just got the job today and when i was interviewed he asked if i had any and when i told him "not yet" he said its probably a good idea to steer clear of them for the time being because they have to be covered at all times. i think it would be easier to get the tattoo makeup if you already have one because having a huge bandage on you back might look weird?

ehhh haha I'll stick with the shirt

no like you have to cover it even if you have the shirt on, i mean they wont know you dont have it covered until you take the shirt off but youuu might have tooo, justtt sayin :]

i see what you're sayin' but that doesn't make much sense, covering what is already covered. and apparently you are allowed to keep your shirt on at all times even when in the water, so i guess i'll have to just live with tan lines hahaha

just saying you can figure out what ya want to do, but your gonna want to take your shirt of, at some point, even to get it wet to put it back on. being in direct sunlight for 10 hours is gonna make you want to stay cool.

Hey everybody! Ok so I applied for the same position (lifeguard) in early Feb this year, and I have not heard anything or gotten any e-mails. All it says is that my application is available for hiring managers to review. Should I be concerned? What number can I call to check up on my application?

email the managers that are on the FAQ download on jobnet.