Lifeguard Jobs
A Lifeguard is a vital role in the fitness and recreation industry, responsible for ensuring the safety of individuals utilizing pools, lakes, or beaches. They monitor activities, enforce rules and safety protocols, and provide assistance to individuals in danger. Lifeguards are trained to respond quickly and effectively to water emergencies, perform lifesaving procedures, and administer first aid or CPR as needed. They also maintain the cleanliness of their work area and sometimes conduct water safety courses for members of the public.
To be effective, a Lifeguard needs strong swimming skills, excellent physical fitness, and a keen awareness of their surroundings. They should hold a Lifeguard Certification, and in many cases, also be certified in First Aid and CPR. Prior job roles that would provide relevant experience for becoming a lifeguard might include Swim Instructor, Camp Counselor with water safety duties, or Pool Attendant. This experience helps us develop necessary skills like water safety knowledge, public interaction, and emergency response.
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 13 days ago
The candidate for this position will be a part of the Winged Foot Day Camp team and will serve as the primary lifeguard during camp hours....
Full-Time EMT Basic - Lifeguard Ambulance Service
- Carthage, IL
- 30+ days ago
- Carthage, IL
- 30+ days ago
More Information about this Job: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) IMMEDIATELY HIRING! EMT Full-Time Opportunity! Full-Time EMT Basics $17.00 per hour Were hiring Emergency Medical Technicians...
Teaches water safety principles, swimming techniques, and stroke development to improve swimmers' abilities....
Shallow Water Lifeguard (Water Country USA)
- Williamsburg, VA
- 45+ days ago
- Williamsburg, VA
- 45+ days ago
In addition to monitoring swimming areas and helping guests in distress, youll greet and interact with guests, answer questions and resolve guest issues....
Lifeguard Roles (Paid American Red Cross Trainings Included) Tampa
- Tampa, FL
- 60+ days ago
- Tampa, FL
- 60+ days ago
certifications: Aquatic Attraction Attendant (0-5ft) Deep Water Lifeguard (5ft plus) You must pass regular swim tests and in-service/safety audits You must be comfortable in and around water You must...
Wage Information Starts at $16.00/hr for special facilities lifeguards ages 16+ (training provided) Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing Aquatics team this summer....
Shallow Water Lifeguard- Starting at $15.50 per hour
- Darien Center, NY
- 60+ days ago
- Darien Center, NY
- 60+ days ago
Wage Information Starts at $15.50/hr for shallow water lifeguards ages 15+ (training provided) Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing Aquatics team this summer....
Special Facilities Lifeguard- Starting at $16.00 per hour
- Darien Center, NY
- 60+ days ago
- Darien Center, NY
- 60+ days ago
Wage Information Starts at $16.00/hr for special facilities lifeguards ages 16+ (training provided) Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing Aquatics team this summer....
Aquatica San Antonio - Lifeguard Roles (Spring 2025) up to $15.00/hr
- San Antonio, TX
- 45+ days ago
- San Antonio, TX
- 45+ days ago
Guards, Lifeguards Aquatic Attraction Lifeguard (0 3 ft) this position's base rate of pay is $10.50/hr Shallow Water Lifeguard (0 5 ft) this position's base rate of pay is $11.50/hr Lifeguard (0 6 ft...
effectively managing attractions and grounds How You Will Do It Achieving and maintaining a certification to effectively operate all waterpark attractions Following all delegated tasks assigned by Aquatics...
Executes any other activities as requested by Aquatics Seasonal Leadership, Department Manager or Director Minimum Qualifications: Must be an Ellis and Associates Licensed Lifeguard or be able to obtain...
effectively managing attractions and grounds How You Will Do It Achieving and maintaining a certification to effectively operate all waterpark attractions Following all delegated tasks assigned by Aquatics...
Recreation Lifeguard- Part-Time Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- 6 days ago
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- 6 days ago
As a part-time Recreation Lifeguard at Disneys Hilton Head Island Resort, you are the person our guests turn to when they want to try water sports, have a campfire, do arts and crafts, create a memory...
Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort Recreation Lifeguard- Full-Time
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- 18 days ago
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- 18 days ago
As a Full-time Recreation Lifeguard at Disneys Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina, you are the person our guests turn to when they want to try water sports, have a campfire, do arts and crafts...
Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lifeguard positions.
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Lifeguards offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Lifeguard position
- Driving
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Basic Life Support
- Autism
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
- Developmental Disabilities
- NREMT
- Some College
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Exercise
- Aquatics
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Kinesiology
- Soccer
- Pilates
- Golf
- Injury Prevention
- Instructing
- Stretching
- Fitness
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Strength & Conditioning
- Health and Wellness
- First Aid
- Wellness
- Personal Training
- Merchandising
- Computer Programming
- Public Relations
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Retail
- Events
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Regulations
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Communication Skills
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