Lifeguard Jobs in California

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Summer Camp Lifeguard

  • Heritage Oak Private Education
  • Yorba Linda, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications Minimum one (1) year of Lifeguard experience. Certification as a Lifeguard essential. CPR certification and prior lifeguard experience. Must be 18 years of age....

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On Call Pool Attendant

  • Four Seasons
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 hours ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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Lifeguard / Head Lifeguard

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 4 hours ago

*Acceptable Lifeguard and CPR Certifications include: American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED OR American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid WITH The American Red Cross CPR for the Professional...

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Lifeguard - Sunset Hills Country Club

  • Century Golf Partners
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 5 hours ago

CENTURY GOLF PARTNERS MANAGEMENT Lifeguard Position Description Job Summary: The Lifeguard will ensure swimmers’ safety in the pool area and administer first aid or lifesaving techniques when needed...

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Summer Camp - Lifeguard - Temporary Summer Position

  • San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)
  • San Anselmo, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Anselmo, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Provide basic first aid to the full extent of your training to anyone on the site who has an injury. Know what first aid supplies are on hand and be able to use them appropriately....

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Lifeguard I

  • Cordova Recreation & Park District
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 22 hours ago

License or Certificate : Required to hold current certification in Lifeguard Training (which includes Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED)....

In Person Part Time

Pool Lifeguard

  • City of Seal Beach (CA)
  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Under supervision the Pool Lifeguard performs, observes and ensures the safety of participants in recreational and organized swimming activities; maintains a safe aquatic environment and assists with...

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Lifeguard

  • City of Porterville (CA)
  • Porterville, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Porterville, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aide. (Contact Karen Thompson at ... for training information.)...

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Temporary Lifeguard - Recreation Services

  • University of Northern Iowa
  • Cypress, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 1 day ago

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the aquatic facility Provide excellent customer service and support to facility users Requirements: Current Lifeguard Certification Current First Aid and CPR...

In Person Temporary

Pool - Lifeguard: Seasonal

  • GRATON RESORT & CASINO
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 1 day ago

POOL - LIFEGUARD: SEASONAL 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Position Summary: The Lifeguard is responsible for using appropriate rescue techniques if observing swimmers in need....

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard

  • San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 1 day ago

LIFEGUARD at San Bernardino City Unified Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 11/5/2025 Contact Tamara Booker ......

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Lifeguard I (Seasonal)

  • State of California
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 1 day ago

Enforce State Park rules and provide public safety-first aid....

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard II (Seasonal)

  • State of California
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 1 day ago

Enforce State Park rules and provide public safety-first aid. Train, coach, and evaluate Seasonal Lifeguard I staff. Promote workplace safety and follow established protocols....

In Person Temporary

State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)

  • State of California
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Skills testing may involve proficiency evaluation or scenarios involving firearms, defensive tactics and first aid....

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Lifeguard I, II, and Lead Lifeguard (Short-Term/Temporary)

  • Cuesta College
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 1 day ago

unsafe swimming activities; Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning, administers first aid; Reports all major incidents to the Aquatics Coordinator; Inspects and maintains equipment and materials in...

In Person Temporary

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
Some High School
5.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.3%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lifeguards in California
None
50.2%
Less than 1 year
26.6%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
8.1%


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