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
- 10 days ago
- New York Athletic Club
- Pelham, NY
- 10 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....
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...
Skills and Qualifications: Minimum Age: 15 Must be able to achieve, and maintain, certification as a Shallow Water Lifeguard. Responsible for maintaining all rescue skills at a test-ready level....
Skills and Qualifications: Minimum Age: 15 Must be able to achieve, and maintain, certification as a Shallow Water Lifeguard. Responsible for maintaining all rescue skills at a test-ready level....
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....
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....
NOW HIRING: SEASONAL LIFEGUARDS! Looking for the perfect summer job? Join our team as a Seasonal Lifeguard and spend your summer poolside while keeping our residents safe!...
NOW HIRING: Seasonal Pool Attendant! Are you looking for a fun, part-time job this summer? Were seeking a Seasonal Pool Attendant to help ensure our pool area stays clean, safe, and enjoyable for...
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...
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
- 3 days ago
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- 3 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...
Pool Attendant Seasonal Manual Labor Miramar Beach, FL, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1396 "Sun, Sand, and a Splash of Fun: Be a Seasonal Pool & Beach Attendant at Sandestin!" Ready for a summer...
Lifeguard - Club Wyndham Palm Aire Resort
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 8 hours ago
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 8 hours ago
We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and...
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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
- Some College
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Exercise
- Aquatics
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Kinesiology
- Soccer
- Pilates
- Golf
- Injury Prevention
- Fitness
- Instructing
- Stretching
- Yoga
- 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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