Lifeguard Jobs in Yelm, WA

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United States Army Installation Management Command
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
21 days ago

Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
21 days ago

This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Aquatics Program. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will be paid. Cash bonus authorized....

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Summer Camp Lifeguard - $400/week

The Salvation Army
Eatonville, WA (12 miles from Yelm, WA)
30+ days ago

Eatonville, WA (12 miles from Yelm, WA)
30+ days ago

Assist in testing and classifying swimming abilities of staff and campers at the beginning of each session. Maintain swimming pool, including the keeping of maintenance records....

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Recreation Aid (Trainee-Lifeguard) NF-01

United States Army Installation Management Command
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
30+ days ago

Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
30+ days ago

Must be able to participate in lifeguard certifications....

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Substitute - Lifeguard - 2025-2026

Clover Park School District
Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
60+ days ago

Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
60+ 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 (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
90+ days ago

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, 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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On-Call Lifeguard

The Salvation Army
Eatonville, WA (12 miles from Yelm, WA)
90+ days ago

Eatonville, WA (12 miles from Yelm, WA)
90+ days ago

Assist in testing and classifying swimming abilities of staff and campers at the beginning of each session. 9. Maintain swimming pool, including the keeping of maintenance records. 10....

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Demographic Data for Yelm, WA

Moving to Yelm, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Yelm, WA below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Yelm, WA

Local

National

Total Population

27,233

Number of Businesses

392

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Yelm, WA

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 Yelm, WA 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 Yelm, 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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