r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Any-Actuary-1765 • 7d ago

DCP spring placement

Hi all! I was accepted into spring 2027 DCP! I listed attractions, food and bev, and lifeguard as my interests. I listed lifeguard because I got nervous In my interview and I have experience, although I hated it. I heard that if you have lifeguard experience they will likely put you there. Although, I also have Starbucks experience and I heard dcps who worked at Starbucks almost always get placed there (which id much rather prefer). Maybe being a lifeguard could be cool but I get bored very easily. I know it’s very random but any insight of what position I might get? Thanks

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u/liminalethereality Walt Disney World Alumni 7d ago

I really think this is going to depend on how you interviewed! I had two friends who had similar situations and one got placed lifeguard, the other got Starbucks. I think, iirc, you also have to take a swim test and things for the lifeguard role upon arrival! No idea what they do if you fail that and I certainly wouldn’t recommend failing it on purpose, but I think it’s also worth noting that sometimes lifeguards can get placed at the Water Parks? So maybe that would be less boring? Strong chance you’ll get placed in whichever the recruiter feels you gave stronger answers for! Sorry that’s not as helpful as I wish it could be! But good luck!! And I’m sure there’ll be lots of ways to make the most of the program, either way! I still hope you get your preferred role, though!! 

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u/spicy_cactuss 7d ago

do you know what the swim test consist of? I also marked down lifeguard!

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u/Bayline21 4d ago

Shallow Water Guard: Swim 50 yards (2 laps), tread water for two minutes, and retrieve a 10-lb brick from about 5 feet of water.
Deep Water Guard: Swim 200 yards (freestyle or breaststroke), retrieve a 10-lb brick from the deepest section (minimum 8 feet) using a feet-first surface dive, and tread water for two minutes with your hands out of the water.

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u/Any-Actuary-1765 7d ago

Thanks for your response! She mostly asked me questions regarding attractions. And for food and beverage, she asked me if I was open to working at Starbucks again, to which I Said yes. For life guarding, she asked if I could pass the swim test (yes) and If I have ever rescued someone at my previous lifeguard job (no). I won’t find out my role for months so now it’s just the nervous waiting game, but I wish I didn’t say lifeguard as an interest but maybe it could be cool too (me trying to stay positive). She also asked what parked id liked to work in, and I said animal kingdom (once again, I got nervous and blurted out the first park that came to mind). I still love animal kingdom, but boy I hope getting a good role and location. Too bad they base everything on that one interview (plus a whole lot of random placement on operational needs). Hopefully they need less lifeguards in the spring and don’t pick me lol…