Lifeguard Jobs in Wood River, IL

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Lifeguard-O'Fallon Park Rec Complex YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA
Saint Louis, MO (17 miles from Wood River, IL)
21 hours ago

Saint Louis, MO (17 miles from Wood River, IL)
21 hours ago

Requirements Must be a certified lifeguard Must be at least 15 years of age Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with...

In Person

Part-time Indoor Lifeguard

City of Florissant
Florissant, MO (16 miles from Wood River, IL)
5 days ago

Florissant, MO (16 miles from Wood River, IL)
5 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Enforces all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations. Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques....

In Person Part Time

Lifeguards

City of St. Charles, MO
Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Wood River, IL)
8 days ago

Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Wood River, IL)
8 days ago

seasonal/part-time Lifeguards....

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard-Mid County

Gateway Region YMCA
Brentwood, MO (22 miles from Wood River, IL)
27 days ago

Brentwood, MO (22 miles from Wood River, IL)
27 days ago

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Seasonal Pool Head Lifeguard 2026

City of Florissant
Florissant, MO (16 miles from Wood River, IL)
29 days ago

Florissant, MO (16 miles from Wood River, IL)
29 days ago

Training Certification One year previous experience as a lifeguard Ability to assist in the supervision of a large municipal swimming pool Knowledge and application of first aid Knowledge and application...

In Person Temporary

Seasonal Pool Lifeguard 2026

City of Florissant
Florissant, MO (16 miles from Wood River, IL)
29 days ago

Florissant, MO (16 miles from Wood River, IL)
29 days ago

Description Rate: $16.25 hourly Type: Seasonal 16 years of age or older (15 years of age w/ work permit) Must be available to start by May 1st Works an average of 30-40 hours per week Possess Ellis Lifeguard...

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard

City of Collinsville
Collinsville, IL (13 miles from Wood River, IL)
30+ days ago

Collinsville, IL (13 miles from Wood River, IL)
30+ days ago

, swimming, and/or swim lessons....

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Head Lifeguard

City of Collinsville
Collinsville, IL (13 miles from Wood River, IL)
30+ days ago

Collinsville, IL (13 miles from Wood River, IL)
30+ days ago

At least 1-3 years of lifeguarding experience Basic knowledge of lifeguarding best practices, swim lessons, aquatic programs, and pool maintenance with ability or ability to learn these practices Flexible...

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Part Time Lifeguard

City of Fairview Heights
Fairview Heights, IL (18 miles from Wood River, IL)
90+ days ago

Fairview Heights, IL (18 miles from Wood River, IL)
90+ days ago

Lifeguard Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Non-Contract $15.00-$19.00/hour SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction of the Lead Lifeguard and Aquatics Manager, the Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe...

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard (Permanent Part-Time)

City of St. Louis, MO
Saint Louis, MO (17 miles from Wood River, IL)
90+ days ago

Saint Louis, MO (17 miles from Wood River, IL)
90+ days ago

Dana Foster, Aquatics Supervisor at ... to schedule this training after filing application.%3Cspan lang=%22EN %3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:12.0pt; %3Cspan lang=%22EN Experience and Training...

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard - PRN

Jersey Community Hospital
Jerseyville, IL (20 miles from Wood River, IL)
90+ days ago

Jerseyville, IL (20 miles from Wood River, IL)
90+ days ago

Utilizes preventative life guarding techniques to provide a safe environment for swimming....

In Person

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Demographic Data for Wood River, IL

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Wood River, IL

Local

National

Total Population

11,060

Number of Businesses

240

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Lifeguarding Essentials

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Lifeguard Training Fundamentals

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Wood River, IL

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lifeguard positions.

Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Wood River, IL 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 Wood River, IL

None

50.2%

Less than 1 year

26.6%

2-4 years

15.1%

1-2 years

8.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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