Lifeguard Jobs in California

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Aquatics Lifeguard Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Folsom, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Folsom, CA
  • 2 hours ago

You will help members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Team Members....

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Open Water Lifeguard I/II (Part Time)

  • City of Carlsbad (CA)
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Physical Conditions: Maintaining physical condition necessary for swimming, diving, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, repetitive motions...

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Lifeguard (Temporary - Summer Employment)

  • City of Pasadena, CA
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago

The Lifeguard under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor or designee supervises the pool and decks of swimming facility; enforces regulations and ensures adherence to water safety rules and practices...

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Junior Lifeguard (Temporary - Summer Employment)

  • City of Pasadena, CA
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago

The Junior Lifeguard is an entry-level position that participates in aquatic activities and assists with swimming lessons at one of our community swimming pools....

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Senior Lifeguard/Instructor (Temporary - Summer Employment)

  • City of Pasadena, CA
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Required American Red Cross Certifications: Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor. Must attach to online application. Must have the ability to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes, 30 seconds....

In Person Temporary

Aquatics Lifeguard - Rehire Event

  • Six Flags, Corp.
  • Buena Park, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Buena Park, CA
  • 3 hours ago

If you haven't worked for Soak City before and are interested in applying to be a lifeguard, don't worry we will have new career opportunities coming soon!...

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Lifeguard (4031C), Recreation & Wellbeing - 83702 University of California, Berkeley

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Position Summary Provides lifeguard services for the campus and daily operations at the Spieker Aquatic Complex, Hearst pools, Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA) pools, and Golden Bear Recreation...

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Lifeguard Nf2

  • U.S. Marine Corps
  • Twentynine Palms, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Twentynine Palms, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Six months of experience as a pool lifeguard is preferred....

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Pool Attendant- F/T (33585)

  • Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : The Spa at Sec-he - Palm Springs, CA 92262 Position Type : Full Time Job Description Summary Responsible for greeting guests in pool and spa area ensuring that the...

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Lifeguard

  • Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 1 day ago

Hiring immediately with full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling - must be at least sixteen (16) years or older except for some locations and aquatics positions, such as lifeguard, where the requirement...

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Lifeguard (Permanent Intermittent)

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

External Defibrillator (AED), American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent certificate....

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Lifeguard - Aquatics Complex - Temporary Position

  • Central Unified School District
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

Accepted TB Test Results (New Candidates - must be within the last 60 days; Returning Candidates - must be within the last 4 years) Three Professional References must listed on the application (returning aquatics...

In Person Temporary

Head Lifeguard - Aquatics Complex - Temporary Position

  • Central Unified School District
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

REQUIREMENTS: Aquatics management experience is required Valid American Red Cross Life guarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aide, Water park Skills Certification...

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Lifeguard Summer 2026

  • City of Fresno, CA
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

PARCS is gearing up for summer activities in AQUATICS - In order to be assigned to a pool as a lifeguard, those in this position will be required to pass the Lifeguarding Certification Course which...

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Senior Lifeguard Summer 2026

  • City of Fresno, CA
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

It is recommended that those applying for the Senior Lifeguard position have at least one year of experience in lifeguarding with the City of Fresno's PARCS Department Aquatics Program....

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Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


Local
National
39,536,271
996,598

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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
46.5%
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
5.2%
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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