Top 73 Lifeguard Jobs in Paramount, Ca

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Lakewood
YMCA of Greater Long Beach - Lakewood —Lakewood, CA
- $17.16 - $20.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
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Summer Lifeguard
Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena —Pasadena, CA
- $21 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
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Lifeguard
Premier Aquatics —Whittier, CA
- $17.50 - $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- No experience needed
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LIFEGUARD
City of Commerce —Los Angeles, CA
- $19.46 - $23.64 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
City of Cerritos —Cerritos, CA
- $22.36 an hour
- Part-time
- Teaching
- Entry level
Part-Time Lifeguard
City of Los Alamitos, CA —Los Alamitos, CA
- $17.48 - $21.25 an hour
- Extended hours
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Private Event Lifeguard - Los Angeles, CA
THE SWIMMING SWAN, LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $35 - $37 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Organizational skills
- In-person
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Part-Time Lifeguard
Los Alamitos, City of (CA) —Los Alamitos, CA
- $17.48 - $21.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Outdoor work
1d
Lifeguard
City of Compton —Compton, CA
- $24.28 - $28.44 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
Lifeguard (Part-TIme / At-Will)
City of Lynwood —Lynwood, CA
- $17.24 - $20.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
Lifeguard
City of Compton, CA —Compton, CA
- $50,503.44 - $59,159.15 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lifeguard (Part-TIme / At-Will)
City of Lynwood, CA —Lynwood, CA
- $17.24 - $20.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
Lifeguard I (Part-Time Hourly)
City of West Hollywood, CA —West Hollywood Park, CA
- $25.14 - $32.12 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
Lifeguard
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES —Torrance, CA
- $18.37 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Lifeguard I/II
City of Whittier, CA —Whittier, CA
- $17.64 - $19.45 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- BLS Certification
Lifeguard - Aquatics Program 2026
CITY OF BUENA PARK, CA —Buena Park, CA
- $18.98 - $24.23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Residential
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Employee assistance program
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
Joint Forces Training Base NAF-MWR —Los Alamitos, CA
- Entry level
Lifeguard (Part -Time)
City of El Segundo, CA —El Segundo, CA
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Lifeguard (Part-Time)
City of Santa Ana —Santa Ana, CA
- $19.76 - $24.06 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- BLS Certification
- English
POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)
County of Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $23.87 - $25.87 an hour
- Inventory control
- Pass drug screening
- Teaching

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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Lakewood

YMCA of Greater Long Beach - Lakewood -
Lakewood, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$17.16 - $20.60 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
AED Certification
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Position Summary:
Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere for participants to learn to swim. Promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

While performing work duties as a Lifeguard 1:

Essential Functions:

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
Serve as a first responder in the event of an emergency at the branch.
Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Be rescue ready at all times when on deck and during scheduled work hours.
Ensure scheduled shift is covered at all times.
Conduct and monitor all swim tests prior to participants engaging in pool activities.
Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
Check the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
Provide emergency care and treatment as necessary and until medical professionals arrive.
Perform chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.
Maintain open lines of communication with participant, coaches, referee, staff and supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

While performing work duties as a Swim Instructor 1:
Essential Functions:

Ensure a safe swimming environment for all participants.
Prepare for and teach all assigned classes. The use of lesson plans, session plans and evaluation sheets may be necessary.
Ensure scheduled shift is covered at all times.
Test and evaluate students at east twice during the swim session. With supervisor assistance, issue progress reports to all students.
Must be suited, on deck and ready to perform all duties during assigned shift.
Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures.
Serve as a first responder in the event of an emergency at the branch.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.
Maintain open lines of communication with participant, coaches, referee, staff and supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 16 years of age, over18 years of age preferred.
2. Must be currently attending high school or equivalent, or have high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Current swim instructor certification from either YMCA or American Red Cross, including First Aid, CPR and AED required and must be maintained and kept in current status. If being hired with an American Red Cross Certification, must cross over to a YMCA Swim Instructor certification within the first 90 days of employment.
4. Must pass a pre-employment practicum and written exam.
5. Be able to perform all requirements for swim instructor certification and demonstrate skills as required ( example: in-service trainings)
6. Criminal clearance including fingerprints
7. Health screening with negative TB and negative drug test screening.
8. Complete all online required training(s).
9. Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
10. Public relations skills and/or experience working with a diverse population desired.
11. Experience teaching swimming lessons in an aquatics facility is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. gymnasium and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Noise level is usually moderate.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.16 - $20.60 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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