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Aquatic Program Specialist

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$90K - $91K/yr

Obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification within 6 months of hire. Desired Qualifications: Experience in aquatic programming; supervisory experience. Masters degree or an ...

Lifeguard Class Instructor

Concord, MA ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Provide clear instruction and accurate demonstrations of required lifeguarding, rescue, CPR/AED ... Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) certification required. * Current CPR/AED ...

Lifeguard/CPR Instructor

Waverly, IA ยท On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

Current Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor training, CPR for Lay Responder, and First Aid certifications or equivalent required. Application Procedure: Please select "Apply for this Position" below.

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for lifeguarding instructor in the United States is $21.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Lifeguarding Instructor

Farmington Hills, MI โ€ข On-site

City of Farmington Hills
201 - 500 employees

$20/hr

Part-time

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Description BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Lifeguarding Instructors teach valuable lifesaving skills while maintaining a safe learning environment. Lifeguarding Instructors will teach in accordance with the American Red Cross basic-level Lifeguarding standards and ensure the competency of each participant. Instructors will arrive on time, prepared with the predetermined lesson plan.

Explain, demonstrate, and provide feedback while each participant practices water rescues and skills to proficiency. Keeps attendance and records of completion for participants. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: Previous teaching, instructing, or coaching experience preferred.

The ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working with all ages. EDUCATION: Must be 17 years of age, a high school graduate. SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING: Coaching or teaching background is required including but not limited to any of the following: WSI, swim team, swim club, avid swimmer, coaching, swim lessons, or other formal training.

Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working with children. Must possess Lifeguard and Lifeguarding Instructor Certification.

Will provide training. START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE: ASAP 5-28 hours/week; rotating weekend schedule.