Lifeguardמצילה
What the Lifeguard role asks for, and what it holds
Lifeguards in the IDF are certified to work at military and civilian swimming pools, both as lifeguards and as pool operators.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Air Defense School
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 3 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Sustained attention3
- Teaching2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are certified in 2 fields: certified lifeguard and pool operation. They can work at both military and civilian pools.
The role calls for alertness and responsibility.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Rating of the hobbies questionnaire.
- 2Swimming tests at an Air Force base.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training (format 02), followed by a 4-week course at the Air Defense School.
Where it trainsthe Air Defense School
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at one of the Air Force bases around the country, on a closed base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Swimming experience is required.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Between lifeguarding periods, soldiers in the role can join professional sports courses, such as spinning, kickboxing, Krav Maga and gym instruction.
- For civilian life, the role gives a civilian certification and knowledge in a range of sports fields.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Lifeguard role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Lifeguard?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Lifeguard?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Rating of the hobbies questionnaire. Swimming tests at an Air Force base.
What does the training for Lifeguard hold?
Training starts with basic training (format 02), followed by a 4-week course at the Air Defense School.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Lifeguard
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.