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.
- Aquatech Management
- Manorville, NY
- 11 days ago
- Aquatech Management
- Manorville, NY
- 11 days ago
Experience: No experience or Certifications required; we provide training! Job Duties: · Take and record chemical readings · Vacuum and clean pools · Sign in guests, if required · Complete daily...
skills Ability to perform Aquatics tasks efficiently Swimming proficiency Qualifications: Valid Lifeguard Certification Current CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer (completed within the past...
- Aquatech Management
- Massapequa, NY
- 11 days ago
- Aquatech Management
- Massapequa, NY
- 11 days ago
skills Ability to perform Aquatics tasks efficiently Swimming proficiency Qualifications: Valid Lifeguard Certification Nassau County Lifeguard Certification required Current CPR/First Aid for the...
Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING! PARAMEDIC FULL-TIME Opportunity $10,000 sign-on bonus with commitment Starting Compensation : $25.00+ per hour 12 hour shifts! Were hiring Paramedics that are...
Pre-Lifeguard - Swim Center in Dundalk - hiring immediately
- Dundalk, MD
- 45+ days ago
- Dundalk, MD
- 45+ days ago
become a certified lifeguard....
Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING! PARAMEDIC PART-TIME Opportunity Starting Compensation : $25.00+ per hour Were hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service...
Recreation Lifeguard- Part-Time Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- 1 day ago
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- 1 day 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...
White Water - Aquatics, 15 Year Old Lifeguard (Seasonal, 2025)
- Branson, MO
- 3 hours ago
- Branson, MO
- 3 hours ago
Job Summary: The Lifeguard position is responsible for the safety of guests in and out of the water. We will train you through the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification process....
Job Summary: The Lifeguard position is responsible for the safety of guests in and out of the water. We will train you through the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification process....
Position Summary As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented....
What you will do The Lifeguard position must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays....
Job Duties/Responsibilities Supervises swimming activities at the West Oaks pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed....
Position Summary As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented....
The Shoreview YMCA is hiring certified Lifeguards. Flexible schedule, free Y membership, program discounts and more with this fun role at the Y. Age 15+, must pass a swim skills assessment....
Job Summary: This Lifeguard (In Training) will shadow certified lifeguards while working to obtain required certification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire date....
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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
- Patient Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Electrocardiogram
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
- NREMT
- Group Exercise
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Aquatics
- Kinesiology
- Exercise
- Gymnastics
- Tennis
- Dance
- Soccer
- Pilates
- Golf
- Fitness
- Stretching
- Instructing
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Strength & Conditioning
- First Aid
- Fundraising
- Wellness
- Basic Life Support
- Personal Training
- Curriculum Development
- Computer Programming
- Public Relations
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Military Background
- Events
- High School Diploma
- Teaching
- Coaching
- Policy Development
- Regulations
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Communication Skills
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