Lifeguard applicants have rated the interview process at High Sierra Pools with 1.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 85% positive. To compare, the company-average is 88.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lifeguard roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at High Sierra Pools overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at High Sierra Pools as a Lifeguard according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Phone interview: 20%
Skills test: 15%
Background check: 15%
Other: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Drug test: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Presentation: 5%
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I applied online. I interviewed at High Sierra Pools in May 2025
Interview
There was an online application that was pretty standard. Then there was a Zoom interview. The interview asked about your swimming skills, how much you can work, and your availability to work during holidays.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How will you handle not having technology like your phone with you while you are on duty?
I applied online. I interviewed at High Sierra Pools
Interview
The process was very straight forward. You will interview in an office with one of their Managers. They'll ask you situational questions, a little about yourself and your personality, and why you are interested in the position.
I interviewed at High Sierra Pools (Frederick, MD)
Interview
You have to do a group interview, however this was before COVID. I believe they now do phone interviews and or Zoom. Overall very easy hiring process if you are able to work a lot of hours you will be a great candidate