Lifeguard Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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2025-26 Substitute Lifeguard

  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Specific to Lifeguard: Fully certified lifeguard in accordance with (WAC 246-260-131 (6) (a) (b)) to supervise swimmers, provide first-aid and/or CPR to accident and injury victims, rescue persons in...

Head Guard (Lifeguard III)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 days ago

Be part of our amazing aquatic family, make lifelong friends and provide a safe, fun experience for our swimmers. Join the team at one or more of our swimming pools....

Lead Guard (Lifeguard II)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 26 days ago

Be part of our amazing aquatics family making lifelong friends, and providing a safe, fun experience for our swimmers! Join the team at one or more of our swimming pools....

Substitute - Lifeguard

  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

& Operations department's community aquatics program and under the direct supervision of the Facilities & Recreation Coordinator and Pool Lead....

Lifeguard

  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Previous lifeguarding experience preferred....

Lifeguard

  • Seatac, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seatac, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR, and AED....

Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
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 Tacoma, WA
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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