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Lifeguard - Full Time

Ambler, PA

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Love swimming and working at the pool? We got you. We are looking for individuals age 18+ to serve as lifeguards. As a lifeguard, you develop ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for philadelphia lifeguard 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.
Infographic showing various Philadelphia Lifeguard job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 32% Full Time, 63% Part Time, and 5% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,387 per year, or $16.1 per hour.
Lifeguard - Full Time

$15 - $17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
Love swimming and working at the pool? We got you.
We are looking for individuals age 18+ to serve as lifeguards. As a lifeguard, you develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!
Some rewards for joining our team:
  • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year
  • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to pass the course
  • Passionate about safety around water and strong swim skills
  • Age 18+
  • Weekend availability is a must

The responsibilities we will trust you with:
  • Ensuring the safety and surveillance of all pool participants
  • Understanding and applying organizational safety procedures for the pool deck and aquatic areas
  • Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the pool deck, including skimming and brushing

What you can expect:
  • Support from an amazing leadership team
  • Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
  • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- Let's gooooooo! We want to meet you!
Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.