Lifeguard Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Aquatics Lifeguard

  • YMCA of Greater Seattle
  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview YGS has updated their Aquatics salary schedules! We will train and certify you!...

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Lifeguard

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see /tacoma....

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Substitute - Lifeguard - 2025-2026

  • Clover Park School District
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Rhs Lifeguard

  • Puyallup School District
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

RHS LIFEGUARD JobID: 7075 Position Type: Swimming Pool Date Posted: 8/19/2025 Location: Rogers High School Pool Date Available: UPON HIRE Closing Date: 06/01/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Posting...

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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
20.4%
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 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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