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:
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:
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
Lifeguard Jobs for Teens
4,543 jobs found
Lifeguard (18+)
YMCA of Greater Brandywine - West Chester, PAMust 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 agoLifeguard (16+)
Young Mens Christian Association Of - Boca Raton, FLMust 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 agoHead Lifeguard (18+)
Young Mens Christian Association Of - Boca Raton, FLBe 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 agoCertified Lifeguard- Hutcherson YMCA (16+)
YMCA of Greater Tulsa - Tulsa, OK16 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 agoSwim Instructor with lifeguarding certs (18+)
Trident Swim Foundation - Brooklyn, NYYou 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