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Lifeguard Jobs in the United States

Aquatics Lifeguard

San Antonio at The RimOn-site1 day ago
Workplace Type
Onsite
Location
San Antonio at The Rim

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented. You will work in a fast-paced environment and will help to oversee state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoor and out. You will monitor the pool deck and maintain safety on water slides. You will help with aquatics events, such as "Dive in Movies" & "Poolapalooza."

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greets and interacts with Members
  • Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid 
  • Ensures swimmers are aware of potentially dangerous swim areas and activities 
  • Keeps the pool area clean and orderly to ensure the safety of the Members

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Position Requirements

  • Working towards a High School Diploma or GED
  • StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within 1st year, whichever is first)
  • Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
  • Ability to swim 300 yards/meters without stopping
  • Ability to tread water for 1 minute
  • Ability to swim, retrieve a 10 lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool and swim the brick to the top without stopping
  • Ability to routinely bend to raise more than 20 lbs

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​ Preferred Requirements

  • 6 months of customer service experience

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Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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Lifeguard Jobs in the United States

Browse lifeguard jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Lifetime, YMCA of Greenville, YMCA of Greater Dayton and others. Listings that show pay range from $26,000 to $48,000 a year. As a Lifeguard, you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of individuals enjoying water-based activities. Your responsibilities include monitoring swimming areas, responding to emergencies, providing first aid, and enforcing safety rules. Lifeguarding requires strong teamwork, quick decision-making skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. With an increasing emphasis on water safety, the demand for Lifeguards is expected to grow. The average yearly salary ranges from $25,000 to $40,000 depending on location and experience. To excel in this role, it's essential to stay updated on lifeguarding techniques, CPR, and first aid procedures. Work-life balance is typically favorable, with most lifeguards enjoying flexible schedules and opportunities for outdoor work.

Hiring snapshot

Based on the 40 most recent lifeguard listings

40
listings analysed
$42,000
median listed pay
0%
remote
18
posted in the last week

Where the openings are

  • Greenville, SC3
  • San Francisco, CA1
  • Oakland, CA1
  • Winter Park, FL1
  • Schaumburg, IL1
  • Centreville, VA1

Listed pay

8 listings show a salary

$26,000–$48,000
range
$42,000
median
~$20/hr
hourly

Work arrangement

100% on-site

80% part-time · 15% full-time · 3% other

Common job titles

  • LIFEGUARD · 14
  • Aquatics Lifeguard · 10
  • Head Lifeguard · 3

Lifeguard Jobs in the United States FAQ

Common questions about lifeguard jobs in the united states.

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