Top 25 Lifeguard Jobs in Gary, In

LIFEGUARD
Valparaiso YMCA —Valparaiso, IN
- From $13 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- First Aid Certification
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Experienced Apartment Seasonal Pool Attendant - Port Crossing Apartments
Living Well Homes —Portage, IN
- $12 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Apartments
- In-person
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Gary YMCA Team Member
Crossroads YMCA —Gary, IN
- $11 - $12 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Paid training
- 403(b)
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Lifeguard I
Crossroads YMCA —Gary, IN
- From $12 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- BLS Certification
Pool Attendant
Crossroads YMCA —Gary, IN
- From $10 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Aylesworth Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Winfield, IN
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Lifeguard
School Town of Munster —Munster, IN
- Online Application
- High school
- School
- Entry level
Rosegarden Pool Lifeguard Summer 2026
Pool Guards Inc —Cedar Lake, IN
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Lifeguard
Sand Creek Country Club —Chesterton, IN
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Entry level
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Lifeguard III
Crossroads YMCA —Hammond, IN
- From $14.25 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- BLS Certification
Aquatic Coordinator
Crossroads YMCA —Gary, IN
- From $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
Seasonal Aquatics Worker - Indiana Dunes State Park
State of Indiana —Chesterton, IN
- From $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Customer service
Aquatics Staff
Franciscan Health —Chesterton, IN
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Leadership
- Entry level
Lifeguard
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Cleaning
LIFEGUARD
HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICT —Homewood, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Paid time off
Lifeguard - Calumet City
CELTS Aquatics Group —Calumet City, IL
- $16.78 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
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AQUATICS WEEKEND SUPERVISOR
Valparaiso YMCA —Valparaiso, IN
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Reliable transportation
- Leadership
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Part-Time/Temporary Lifeguard Support
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school
- BLS Certification
Anticipated SY26-27 Lifeguard Full Time Position
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school
- BLS Certification

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Experienced Apartment Seasonal Pool Attendant - Port Crossing Apartments
Living Well Homes —Portage, IN
Maintaining a Safe Environment: Ensuring the pool deck and surrounding areas are free of hazards and that the environment is conducive to safe swimming.
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YMCA of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
Ability to maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Rules are explained and enforced in a courteous, professional, and firm manner.
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LIFEGUARD

Valparaiso YMCA -
Valparaiso, IN

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Job Details

Part-time
From $13 an hour

Qualifications

Cardiac arrest emergency response
CPR Certification
Customer communication
Lifeguard Training
Employee relationship building
First Aid Certification
Lifeguard Certification
Emergency communication
Swimming rescues
AED Certification
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lifeguard supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Aquatics team by providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas. Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

BENEFITS:

Free Y membership
Discounted family membership
Child Watch hours available free of charge
Lifeguard, CPR, First-Aid & AED certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA

policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action. Checks and records water temperature.
Provides swim tests to members.
Attend monthly in-services.
Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
Attend all staff meetings and in-service training.
Give schedule availability up to 6 months in advance notice for time off requests for each new scheduling period.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
Demonstrates knowledge of American red cross training materials and can perform rescues to American red cross standards.
Retains knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for medical or

traumatic emergencies until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum age of 15 years.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, including CPR Pro and First Aid.
Must demonstrate the ability to pass the basic lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm during high-stress situations. Must be able to speak clearly when talking with emergency response

personnel.

Ability to work independently without direct supervision and maintain YMCA standards.
Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the

community.

Complete all new employee orientation training within 45 days of hire.

SALARY:

Minimum starting rate of $13 an hour with an evenings and weekend differential

Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE:

Part-time

Morning/Day, Evening, and/or weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to humidity/dampness.
Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative to recognize victims in need.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
Extended periods of time working at the pool’s edge and in a wet environment.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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