Lifeguard Training

fumfp7
fumfp7 Posts: 37 Member
edited December 1 in Chit-Chat
I applied to work at Lifetime Fitness as a lifeguard, and on my application I said I was currently certified to be a lifeguard, thinking the lifeguard training class I was taking would finish on April 13th before I was interviewed. However, the class was cancelled and now I'm having to take a new one which doesn't finish until May 7.
My problem: I had my first interview yesterday and figured it wouldn't be a problem to present legal certification by my second interview (April 15) BUT since my new class doesn't finish until May 7 I'm not going to have the right certification to get the job.
What should I do?
Also, she'd like me to start by May 1

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  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    In your second interview I think you have to tell them what happened. Otherwise it would probably be putting their insurance in jeopardy to have you working for them without being certified.
  • fumfp7
    fumfp7 Posts: 37 Member
    synchkat wrote: »
    In your second interview I think you have to tell them what happened. Otherwise it would probably be putting their insurance in jeopardy to have you working for them without being certified.

    I'm definitely going to tell them..I just don't want it to seem like I lied on my application to get the interview.
  • RainRedfield
    RainRedfield Posts: 597 Member
    edited April 2016
    I'm with @synchkat ... It's easy enough to let them know your class was cancelled (but you had planned to be certified when you applied) and let them know you're dedicated to getting your certification at the upcoming class. If you're a right fit for the position, they should be happy to know they have a go-getter nearly ready to come on board.
  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    I'm sure if you explain what happened they will be fine. For all intents and purposes you would have been certified had the class not been cancelled. Granted you probably should have listed on your resume or in the cover letter that the certification was pending and would be done on such and such a date. But if they liked you enough to give you a second interview I'd say that they shouldn't be bothered too much. Maybe take e-mails or whatever showing that the class was cancelled and when it is rescheduled for.
  • refarre
    refarre Posts: 31 Member
    Honesty triumphs. There is no training or degree for integrity. They will hire you. They may have to wait bit if they are a good company they will. Always liked 24 Hour Fitness. Glad to see there are still people out there that wont take the road often travelled. Nice job.
  • fumfp7
    fumfp7 Posts: 37 Member
    refarre wrote: »
    Honesty triumphs. There is no training or degree for integrity. They will hire you. They may have to wait bit if they are a good company they will. Always liked 24 Hour Fitness. Glad to see there are still people out there that wont take the road often travelled. Nice job.
    Very true. Thanks. And it's actually Lifetime fitness but I like 24 hour fitness too haha
  • fumfp7
    fumfp7 Posts: 37 Member
    synchkat wrote: »
    I'm sure if you explain what happened they will be fine. For all intents and purposes you would have been certified had the class not been cancelled. Granted you probably should have listed on your resume or in the cover letter that the certification was pending and would be done on such and such a date. But if they liked you enough to give you a second interview I'd say that they shouldn't be bothered too much. Maybe take e-mails or whatever showing that the class was cancelled and when it is rescheduled for.
    Good idea. Thanks
  • Shana67
    Shana67 Posts: 680 Member
    My girls are both lifeguards, and this is actually pretty typical. Just be honest :)
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