Lifeguard Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Lifeguard - Daytime Hours

  • Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Apply Job Type Part-time Description Under general supervision, this professional employee position ensures the safety of patrons at The J's aquatic facilities by preventing and responding to emergencies...

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Lead Lifeguard

  • YMCA
  • Platte City, MO (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Platte City, MO (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Assist the Aquatics Director with the new hire orientation for lifeguards. May be asked to serve as aquatics person on-call when the Aquatics Director is unavailable....

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Morning Lifeguard

  • YMCA
  • Platte City, MO (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Platte City, MO (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director. Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately....

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Certified Lifeguard

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water....

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Lifeguard

  • YMCA
  • Bonner Springs, KS (17 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bonner Springs, KS (17 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 19 days ago

Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director. Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately....

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Lifeguard

  • Educate Kansas
  • Lansing, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lansing, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 23 days ago

Lifeguard Lansing USD 469 www.usd469.net Lansing USD 469 is accepting applications for Lifeguards for the 2025-26 school year....

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Temporary Lifeguard (Continuous posting), UMKC Campus Recreation, 85396

  • University of Missouri System
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 26 days ago

Key responsibilties include: Complete opening and closing task lists Test pool chemicals before opening pool Monitor Aquatic Center to maintain safety Maintain a clean and organized space 4 hours monthly...

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Head Lifeguard

  • City of Lenexa (KS)
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: The Head Lifeguard oversees the daily operation of the Citys outdoor swimming pools, including preparation, daily operation, and seasonal closure....

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Lifeguard - Evening/Weekend/Summer

  • City of Lenexa (KS)
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Lifeguards must also attend ongoing in-service training to maintain skills and certifications. Position Summary: Lifeguards ensure the safe and enjoyable operation of the Citys swimming pools....

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Morning Lifeguard

  • YMCA Kansas City
  • Parkville, MO (11 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Parkville, MO (11 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director. Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately....

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Lifeguard - Part-Time

  • City of Lenexa (KS)
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

This certification includes First Aid/CPR/AED certifications Work Environment Lifeguards will be exposed to heat, humidity, and noise typical of an aquatic facility....

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Aquatics Lifeguard

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented....

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Lifeguard

  • YMCA Kansas City
  • Platte City, MO (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Platte City, MO (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 90+ days ago

Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director. Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately....

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Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard

  • YMCA
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 90+ days ago

Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used....

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Lifeguard - Indoor/Days

  • City of Lenexa (KS)
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary: Lifeguards ensure the safe and enjoyable operation of the Citys swimming pools....

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Demographic Data for Kansas City, MO

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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


Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Kansas City, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.5%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
11.6%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
Some High School
5.9%
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 Kansas City, MO
None
50.2%
Less than 1 year
26.6%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
8.1%


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