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Troon Golf

Lifeguards (Seasonal)

Novato, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Seasonal Lifeguards And Lead Lifeguards Marin Country Club is seeking responsible and energetic Seasonal Lifeguards and Lead Lifeguards to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for residents and guests ...

Troon

Lifeguards (Seasonal)

Novato, CA

$20/hr

Lifeguards play a critical role in maintaining pool safety, enforcing rules, and providing excellent customer service. Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour General Purpose: Supervises members and ...

Troon Golf

Lifeguards (Seasonal)

Novato, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Lifeguards play a critical role in maintaining pool safety, enforcing rules, and providing excellent customer service. Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour General Purpose: Supervises members and ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Lifeguards/Swim Instructors

Madera, CA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Part Time Summer Positions Lifeguard/Swim Instructors: This position is responsible for the safety of swimmers; enforces rules and provides good customer service to aquatics customers; and instructs ...

Riverside County, CA

Temporary Lifeguards

La Quinta, CA · On-site

Temporary Lifeguard Position The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Lifeguard to support Lake Cahuilla Park, in La Quinta. The Lifeguard ...

Riverside County, CA

Temporary Lifeguards

Riverside, CA · On-site

$43K - $52K/yr

The Lifeguard, under general supervision, will safeguard the general public by performing lifeguard services over an assigned beach or swimming pool facility, and perform other related work as ...

City of San Diego

Lifeguard I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$26.20 - $31.46/hr

For more information, please contact us at www.sandiego.gov/Lifeguards or call the San Diego Lifeguard Service at (619) 221-8844 or (619) 221-8899, or Miramar College at (619) 388-7844. The ...

City of Richmond (CA)

Lifeguard

Richmond, CA

$21.67 - $25.09/hr

We are hiring part-time lifeguards for Richmond's two indoor aquatic facilities - The Richmond Plunge and the Richmond Swim Center. Both pools are open year-round. During rotations, Lifeguards ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Lifeguard

Richmond, CA · On-site

$25.09/hr

We are hiring part-time lifeguards for Richmond's two indoor aquatic facilities - The Richmond Plunge and the Richmond Swim Center. Both pools are open year-round. During rotations, Lifeguards ...

Cowell Homeowners Association

Lifeguard

Concord, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Cowell Homeowners Association, Inc. is looking to hire part-time lifeguards for the summer swim season. We have a Swim Team who practices on weekday mornings from 7am to 12pm, and our contract ...

Coronado Unified School District

Lifeguard

Coronado, CA · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Lifeguard Position Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics & Facilities, provide lifeguard services and monitor swimming pool activities to maintain a safe, healthy and controlled environment ...

Cowell Homeowners Association

Lifeguard

Concord, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Cowell Homeowners Association, Inc. is looking to hire part-time lifeguards for the summer swim season. We have a Swim Team who practices on weekday mornings from 7am to 12pm, and our contract ...

City of Morgan Hill

Lifeguard

Morgan Hill, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around swimming pools, enforce regulations to ensure safety and prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress. Salary This is a year-round ...

City of Morgan Hill, CA

Lifeguard

Morgan Hill, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around swimming pools, enforce regulations to ensure safety and prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress. Salary This is a year-round ...

City of Petaluma

Part Time Lifeguard I/II

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$18.33 - $23.52/hr

Once hired, lifeguards will be paid to attend any required training, and the certification will be provided by the City. This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Shifts start as early as ...

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How much do lifeguards jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for lifeguards in California is $15.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What qualifications do you need to be a lifeguard?

Lifeguards typically need to be at least 15 or 16 years old, hold a valid lifeguard certification such as CPR, first aid, and water rescue, and demonstrate strong swimming skills. Some employers may require a minimum number of hours of training or experience in water safety and rescue techniques.

How much do lifeguards make per hour?

Lifeguards typically earn between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and certification level. Higher wages are often available at private pools or resorts, and certifications like CPR and first aid can influence pay rates.

Where do lifeguards get paid the most?

Lifeguards tend to earn the highest wages in regions with a high cost of living and strong tourism industries, such as popular beach destinations and resort areas. Factors like experience, certifications, and the type of facility also influence pay rates, with private clubs and luxury resorts often offering higher wages than public pools or community centers.

What is the difference between Lifeguards vs Swim Instructors?

AspectLifeguardsSwim Instructors
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard CertificationCPR, First Aid, Swim Instructor Certification
Work EnvironmentPools, beaches, water parksPools, swim schools, community centers
Primary RoleEnsure safety, prevent drowning, respond to emergenciesTeach swimming skills, improve water safety

While both lifeguards and swim instructors work in aquatic environments and require CPR and First Aid certifications, lifeguards focus on safety and emergency response, whereas swim instructors concentrate on teaching swimming techniques. Their roles often overlap but serve different primary purposes within water safety and education.

What cities in California are hiring for Lifeguards jobs? Cities in California with the most Lifeguards job openings:
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Infographic showing various Lifeguards job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,950 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Lifeguards (Seasonal)

Troon Golf

Novato, CA • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 123 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Seasonal Lifeguards And Lead Lifeguards

Marin Country Club is seeking responsible and energetic Seasonal Lifeguards and Lead Lifeguards to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for residents and guests throughout the summer season. Lifeguards play a critical role in maintaining pool safety, enforcing rules, and providing excellent customer service. Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. Supervises members and guests in and around pool area while enforcing all water safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties:

  • Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
  • Administers first aid to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers.
  • Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
  • Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by department manager.
  • Enforces the rules of conduct.
  • Performs pool maintenance to include checking chemicals and pool vacuuming.
  • Checks the first aid supplies and reports needed items to management in a timely fashion.
  • Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games.
  • Skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use, empties automatic skimmer.
  • Straightens the pool area at the end of the day.
  • Maintains all necessary records determined by the department manager.
  • Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently uses hands, talks and hears.
  • Regularly stands and sits.
  • Occasionally walks, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls, tastes or smells.
  • Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

  • Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
  • Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); near fumes or airborne particles, and near toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

  • Lifeguard Certification, CPR, First Aid Certification, various Water Safety/Instructor Certifications.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

  • Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world's largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit

Industry

Fitness and sports centers, hospitality services and traveler accommodation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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