Lifeguard

About the job: Monitor people activities in pools or beaches to give assistance as well as warnings.

Where will you work: At pools or beaches.

What will you do: Check the injured person and give first aid, provide safety prevention information, warn people of bad weather, unsafe areas, or illegal behavior, and also maintain pool water quality by testing chemical levels. Job skills / requirements:

  • Able to swim at least 500 yards
  • Good knowledge of all aquatic programs
  • Must pass a certification test

Industry: Sports, recreation

Minimum age: Generally start from 15+.

Expected wage: $9-$15/hour.

Similar name: Beach Attendant, Pool Attendant

Related jobs: Park attendant, lifeguard instructor

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33-9092.00 – Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Most Hiring Lifeguard

Companies that mostly hire Lifeguard are:

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge

Hotels, Motels, & Resorts
Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Social Assistance
Waterworks Aquatics

Waterworks Aquatics

Sports & Recreation
Genesis Health Clubs

Genesis Health Clubs

Sports & Recreation
company

EXOS

 

Most Hiring Minors (Under 18) as a Lifeguard

The minimum hiring age of a Lifeguard is generally 15 years old, yet the minimum age specified in job postings as a Lifeguard is 14 years old, varied by locations.

  • Can 12-13 work as a Lifeguard? No, minors under 14 may not work for an employer, except in family business. Learn more Child Labor
  • Can 14 year olds work as a Lifeguard? Yes, there are companies that hire 14 year olds as a Lifeguard
  • Can 15 year olds work as a Lifeguard? Yes, there are companies that hire 15 year olds as a Lifeguard
  • Can 16 year olds work as a Lifeguard? Yes, there are companies that hire 16 year olds as a Lifeguard

Companies that tend to hire minors as a Lifeguard are:

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge

Hotels, Motels, & Resorts
Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Social Assistance
Waterworks Aquatics

Waterworks Aquatics

Sports & Recreation
Genesis Health Clubs

Genesis Health Clubs

Sports & Recreation
company

EXOS

 
TEXAS AQUATIC ENTERPRISES

TEXAS AQUATIC ENTERPRISES

Sports & Recreation

Companies That Hire Teens as a Lifeguard

The following is a list of 1,207 companies that have and may be actively posting job vacancies as a Lifeguard to which teenagers can submit job applications.

1-20 of 1,207

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge

Hotels, Motels, & Resorts
Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Social Assistance
Waterworks Aquatics

Waterworks Aquatics

Sports & Recreation
Genesis Health Clubs

Genesis Health Clubs

Sports & Recreation
company

EXOS

 
TEXAS AQUATIC ENTERPRISES

TEXAS AQUATIC ENTERPRISES

Sports & Recreation

Lifeguard Jobs for Teens

4,543 jobs found

Lifeguard (18+)

YMCA of Greater Brandywine - West Chester, PA

Must be 18 years of age or older. A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the…

28 minutes ago

Lifeguard (16+)

Young Mens Christian Association Of - Boca Raton, FL

Must be 16 years old at time of hire. Provide consistent surveillance of pool area using the 10:10 rule of scanning. Maintain the 1:25 ratio of guard to patron.

1 hour ago

Head Lifeguard (18+)

Young Mens Christian Association Of - Boca Raton, FL

Be 18 years of age. One (1) year YMCA lifeguard experience preferred. The YMCA head lifeguard is responsible for safeguarding patrons at the Aquatic Center by…

1 hour ago

Certified Lifeguard- Hutcherson YMCA (16+)

YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Tulsa, OK

16 years of age 2. Current YMCA or ARC lifeguard Certification or willingness to acquire through YMCA trainings 3. High school or equivalent (Preferred).

41 minutes ago

Swim Instructor with lifeguarding certs (18+)

Trident Swim Foundation - Brooklyn, NY

You must be 18 years of age or older; and have *current certifications*. High school or equivalent (Required). Job Types: Part-time, Temporary.

1 hour ago