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Part Time Ocean Lifeguard Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lifeguards-Part Time

Westerly, RI · On-site

$17.25 - $17.35/hr

The Ocean Community YMCA is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to maintain a safe and positive environment at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch located in Westerly, RI. What You'll Do: * Ensure the safety of ...

Lifeguards-Part Time

Mystic, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $17.50/hr

The Ocean Community YMCA is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to maintain a safe and positive environment at the Naik Family Branch located in beautiful Mystic, CT. What You'll Do: * Ensure the safety of ...

Lifeguards-Part Time

Westerly, RI · On-site

$17.25 - $17.35/hr

The Ocean Community YMCA is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to maintain a safe and positive environment at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch located in Westerly, RI. What You'll Do: * Ensure the safety of ...

The Ocean Community YMCA is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to maintain a safe and positive environment at the Naik Family Branch located in beautiful Mystic, CT. What You'll Do: * Ensure the safety of ...

Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below) If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position ... Ocean Beach, or the YMCA Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the ...

Beach Lifeguard OC

Dania Beach, FL · On-site

$28.51 - $43.39/hr

Keeps swimmers safe through knowledge of ocean currents and educating the public of potential ... Assists with or conducts training of new hires and part-time staff. This may include, but is not ...

Beach Lifeguard OC

Dania Beach, FL · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Keeps swimmers safe through knowledge of ocean currents and educating the public of potential ... part-time staff. This may include, but is not limited to, physical skills, fitness, rescues ...

Assistant Swim Team Coach

Mystic, CT · On-site

$17.34 - $17.50/hr

... Ocean Community YMCA (Naik Location) Location: Mystic, CT | Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Pay rate ... swim team experience ✔ Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid, and YMCA swim certifications (or ...

Assistant Swim Team Coach

Mystic, CT · On-site

$17.34 - $17.50/hr

... Ocean Community YMCA (Naik Location) Location: Mystic, CT | Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Pay rate ... swim team experience ✔ Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid, and YMCA swim certifications (or ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time ocean lifeguard in the United States is $24.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Ocean Lifeguard vs Part Time Pool Lifeguard?

AspectPart Time Ocean LifeguardPart Time Pool Lifeguard
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification, Ocean Safety TrainingCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification, Pool Safety Training
Work EnvironmentBeaches, open water, outdoor coastal areasSwimming pools, indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePublic beaches, coastal resorts, aquatic parksCommunity pools, private clubs, water parks

While both roles require lifeguard certifications and involve water safety, Part Time Ocean Lifeguards work primarily at beaches and open water environments, focusing on ocean-specific hazards. In contrast, Part Time Pool Lifeguards operate mainly in swimming pools and aquatic centers, dealing with pool-specific safety concerns. The choice depends on the work environment and the type of water safety skills required.

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Job description

Position Type:
Miscellaneous/Life Guard/Swim Instructor
Date Posted:
1/3/2023
Location:
Gates Chili High School
The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.
Position: Lifeguard (part-time)
Compensation/Pay Range: $16.00/hr. lifeguard; $17.00/hr. swim instructor
Benefits:
Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
Yes No
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
Yes No
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
Yes No
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time
Yes No
Schedule: Full-time Part-time
10-month (works student calendar)
12-month
Paid hours/day: varies
Position Purpose:
A lifeguard is vital to ensuring the safety of students, community members, and anyone who visits the Gates Chili Natatorium. The lifeguard is responsible for surveying a body of water and conducting rescues to help weak or injured swimmers get to safety. Their duties include speaking with swimmers to enforce swimming rules keeping track of each swimmer in the water and administering first aid to injured swimmers.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Supervises swimming activities and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
  • Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
  • Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
  • Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
  • Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
  • Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
  • Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
  • Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.

Additional Duties:
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
  • Lifeguards are responsible for providing their own resuscitation mask.

Safety Requirements:
  • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations

Travel Requirements:
  • Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams, or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards
  • Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff
  • Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
  • Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
  • Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
  • Swim 300 yards and retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the bottom of pool
  • Capable of prolonged exposure to hot and humid environments
  • Work responsibilities will be performed in and around a pool within a school facility. Some work may be done in a standard office environment within the facility.
  • This position can involve sitting, standing, walking, running, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and swimming.

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
  • Possession of a valid certificate in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR, AED and First Aid or a comparable certification. Once hired you will be trained in the American Red Cross certifications.
  • Must be at least 15 years of age with work permit