Lifeguard Jobs in Durham, NC

1-15 of 17 Jobs

Lifeguard Kraft Family YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Lifeguard - PT3

  • City of Durham
  • Durham, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 4 hours ago

SKILL IN: -Supervising a swimming instructional program. -Communicating rules and regulations effectively to individuals and groups. -Exercising initiative and good judgment....

In Person

Summer Lifeguard Durham YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Lifeguard (Seasonal)

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

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

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard

  • BASIS Independent Schools
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 12 days ago

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

In Person

[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Lifeguard

  • City of Durham
  • Durham, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 15 days ago

SKILL IN: -Supervising a swimming instructional program. -Communicating rules and regulations effectively to individuals and groups. -Exercising initiative and good judgment....

In Person Part Time

Lifeguard-YMCA Camp Kanata

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Associate Camp Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Lifeguard-Chatham Park YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Summer Lifeguard-Kerr Family YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 20 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person Part Time

Summer 2026 Lifeguard-Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Lifeguard-Temporary

  • Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 28 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Reliable transportation Must be 15 years of age or older Proof of or ability to complete* the American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED for the...

In Person Temporary

Lifeguard-Southeast Raleigh YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Lifeguard-A.E. Finley YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Lifeguard-Taylor Family YMCA

  • YMCA Of The Triangle Area
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas and creates a safe and positive atmosphere...

In Person

Lifeguard

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

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

In Person

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Durham, NC

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


Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC
None
50.2%
Less than 1 year
26.6%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
8.1%


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