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St. Charles, MO

Lifeguards

Saint Charles, MO

$16/hr

Job Title Lifeguards Department Parks & Recreation Posting Date 12/30/2025 Salary $16.00/ hourly Status Seasonal/Part-time The City of Saint Charles Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for ...

Tel Hai Retirement Community

Lifeguards

Honey Brook, PA · On-site

$16.18/hr

Job Type Part-time Description Lifeguards PRN (as needed) Up to $16.18/hour! Tel Hai Retirement Community's Stonecroft Aquatic Center has immediate year-round opportunities for Lifeguards and Swim ...

YMCA Cape Cod

Lifeguards

West Barnstable, MA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Description IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS! WE WILL TRAIN AND CERTIFY YOU FOR FREE!!!! ASK ABOUT OUR NEXT CLASS! DAY SHIFTS - PART-TIME/FULL-TIME POSITIONS WEEKENDS - ALL SHIFTS Position ...

Troon

Lifeguards (Seasonal)

Novato, CA · On-site

$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 ...

Bethesda Country Club

Lifeguards

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$18/hr

Lifeguard (September Seasonal Position) We're looking for reliable, attentive, and safety-focused Lifeguards to join our team for the month of September. In this role, you'll help create a safe ...

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Bethesda Country Club

Lifeguards

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Lifeguard (September Seasonal Position) We're looking for reliable, attentive, and safety-focused Lifeguards to join our team for the month of September. In this role, you'll help create a safe ...

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Paddy's Beach Club

Lifeguards

Westerly, RI · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Hiring Lifeguards for our beachfront restaurant! Our 2024 season is open from May-September1) Patrols public beach area to monitor activities of swimmers and prevent illegal conduct: Observes ...

Bethesda Country Club

Lifeguards

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Lifeguard (September Seasonal Position) We're looking for reliable, attentive, and safety-focused Lifeguards to join our team for the month of September. In this role, you'll help create a safe ...

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Hotel Pool Management

Lifeguards

Demarest, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

We are looking for qualified lifeguards who will work at a private club in Demarest, NJ. You need to have the necessary certifications and available to start full-time from Memorial Day Weekend.

YMCA Cape Cod

Lifeguards

West Barnstable, MA · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Description IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS! WE WILL TRAIN AND CERTIFY YOU FOR FREE!!!! ASK ABOUT OUR NEXT CLASS! DAY SHIFTS - PART-TIME/FULL-TIME POSITIONS WEEKENDS - ALL SHIFTS Position ...

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 ...

Churchville-Chili Central School District

Lifeguards

NY · On-site

$18/hr

Lifeguards Salary/Pay Scale: $18.00 per hour Requirements: Applicants must hold a current ARC Lifeguard Certification and CPR/AED/FA Certification. Appointment is conditional upon fingerprinting ...

Missouri Valley Family YMCA

YMCA Lifeguards

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

YMCA Lifeguards Join our team of dedicated Lifeguards and help create a fun, safe aquatics environment: CHANGE LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS. As a Lifeguard at our YMCA, you will have the opportunity to ...

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How much do lifeguards jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for lifeguards in the United States is $16.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.79 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.

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Infographic showing various Lifeguards job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 5% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,387 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Lifeguards

St. Charles, MO

Saint Charles, MO

$16/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Lifeguards

Department

Parks & Recreation

Posting Date

12/30/2025

Salary

$16.00/ hourly

Status

Seasonal/Part-time

The City of Saint Charles Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for seasonal/part-time Lifeguards. This position is part-time and is not scheduled to work more than 1,499 hours per year.

  • Applicants must be willing to attend a lifeguard training course provided by the Department prior to employment in order to obtain their Ellis & Association lifeguard license or they must be licensed through a prior Ellis provider.
  • License fee, uniform swimsuit, uniform t-shirt, visor, and whistle will be provided.
  • Applicants must be able to work in the heat.
  • Must be 15 years of age.

How to Apply:

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in e-verify

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