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Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Chester, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $17.70/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $19.50/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Valley Stream, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $18.10/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $19.50/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Stamford, CT · On-site

$17.40 - $18.10/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Roslyn, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $18.10/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

New York, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

New York, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Suitland, MD

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Weekend and holiday availability during the summer season is essential. * Lifeguards are expected to work key summer holidays and surrounding weekends, including: Memorial Day Weekend, Juneteenth ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Columbia, MD · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Weekend and holiday availability during the summer season is essential. * Lifeguards are expected to work key summer holidays and surrounding weekends, including: Memorial Day Weekend, Juneteenth ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Pennington, NJ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Weekend and holiday availability during the summer season is essential. * Lifeguards are expected to work key summer holidays and surrounding weekends, including: Memorial Day Weekend, Juneteenth ...

Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Weekend and holiday availability during the summer season is essential. * Lifeguards are expected to work key summer holidays and surrounding weekends, including: Memorial Day Weekend, Juneteenth ...

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Lifeguard (Summer Season)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

American Pool
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 201 - 500 employees

$17.50 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


American Pool rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

American Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for our Summer Season. We have part-time and full-time positions starting in May and running through mid-September at locations near you! We are looking for lifeguards who are committed to providing safe and enjoyable environments at our facilities. 

If that sounds like you, apply below!

This is a seasonal position.

Lifeguards are expected to maintain vigilance to prevent facility emergencies and ensure guests remain safe at all times. Lifeguards may also be asked to assist with:

  • Greeting patrons and guests

  • Monitoring water chemistry 

  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility

Why Guard For Life?

  • No Experience Necessary - We hire starting at 16 Years Old!

  • Flexible Work Schedules 

  • Discounted Training Classes Available

  • Advancement Opportunities for Returning Team Members

  • Opportunities to make new friends

FLEXIBLE WORK OPPORTUNITIES 

Guard For Life understands the importance of flexible scheduling. We can adjust your work hours to accommodate any commitments, vacations, or other activities you have scheduled over the summer. 

  • Set availability before the season to ensure shifts match your availability.

  • Choose how often you work:

    • Full-Time (30-40 Hours per Week)

    • Part-Time (15-30 Hours per Week)

    • On Call (As Needed)


SHARED COMMITMENT TO SUCCESS 

Guard For Life takes pride in fostering a sense of community among employees at all levels of the organization. When we work together, our guests receive the highest level of safety and service. 

Our lifeguards work closely together and perform as a team, all the while making new friends. We are committed to empowering our team with the knowledge and resources to be successful in the crucial part they play in delivering the Guard For Life experience.

Many of our most successful Aquatics Professionals started with Guard For Life as Lifeguards. We are committed to the growth and development of all of our team members since our people are our most important asset.


To be a Lifeguard, you must:

  • Be a minimum of 16 years old

  • Have or obtain Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

  • Physical requirements may include: Sitting, Standing, and Walking for extended periods of time at indoor and/or outdoor environments, ready and able to enter & exit the pool unassisted at any time. You must also be able to carry, push, and pull up to 40 lbs

  • Be comfortable in and around water and be a proficient swimmer

  • Have reliable transportation and attend in-service training as scheduled

NOTE

The specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform.  Other job-related duties may be assigned and could require work outside of duties listed. This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise;  at will employment remains.


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