Top 35 Lifeguard Jobs in West Haven, Ct

Certified Lifeguard
Wallingford Family YMCA —Wallingford, CT
- $17.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 16+ years old
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
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Lifeguard
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —Milford, CT
- From $17.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 16+ years old
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Lifeguard
Velo-CT —Norwalk, CT
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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Lifeguard/ Temporary/ Summer Seasonal
City of West Haven —West Haven, CT
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Lifeguard
ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE —New Haven, CT
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
Experienced Lifeguards Wanted! New Haven, CT $22.00 per hour - Start August 25th, 2026
AquaMobile Swim School —New Haven, CT
- $22 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
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Temporary Lifeguard
The Children s Center of Hamden Inc —Hamden, CT
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
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Lifeguard - Hamden/North Haven Y Camp Mountain Laurel
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —Hamden, CT
- $16.35 - $18.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 16+ years old
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Lifeguards - New Haven Youth Center
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —New Haven, CT
- $16.35 - $17.93 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Lifeguard - Soundview Branford
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —Branford, CT
- $17.17 - $18.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 16+ years old
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Camp Activity Specialist -lifeguard NH/Hamden (Camp Mountain Laurel)
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —Hamden, CT
- $1,177 - $1,600 a month
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 16+ years old
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Lifeguard
West Clermont School District —Milford, CT
- $15 an hour
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Public school
Lifeguard - Outdoor Pool Camp Tepee
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —Monroe, CT
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 16+ years old
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Bilingual Team Member
Goldfish Swim School - Hamden —Hamden, CT
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Organizational skills
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Certifed Lifeguard
YMCA —Wallingford, CT
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
Temporary Seasonal Certified Lifeguard, Benhaven School
Benhaven Inc —Wallingford, CT
- $25 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- First Aid Certification
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Lifeguard - Fairfield Y
CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. —Fairfield, CT
- From $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 16+ years old
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Lifeguard
Aspetuck Valley Country Club —Weston, CT
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard (Per Diem) Flex
Mozaic Senior Life —Bridgeport, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Cleaning
Aquatics Lifeguard
Westport Weston Family YMCA —Westport, CT
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 16+ years old
- Entry level
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Certified Lifeguard

Wallingford Family YMCA -
Wallingford, CT

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Job Details

Part-time
$17.50 - $20.00 an hour

Benefits

Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Lifeguard Training
Swimming
First Aid Certification
American Red Cross CPR Certification
Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard experience
AED Certification
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the lifeguard is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe pool environment for all members and participants. This requires both proactive actions that will prevent accidents as well as appropriate reactive actions should an incident take place.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
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.
Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and reports findings to their supervisor.
Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
Complete a monthly 300 yard swim.
Attend & participate in required meetings and training sessions.
Responsible for keeping all required certifications current. Be able to demonstrate all certification skills at any time.
Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding incidents, equipment malfunctions, etc.
Respond to department updates appropriately and within the designated time frame.
Completing various cleaning duties including, but not limited to, vacuuming, disinfecting, rinsing the pool deck, etc.
Additional training must be completed as required by the YMCA, State and/or Federal Government.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of YMCA Lifeguarding or American Red Cross Lifeguarding is required.
American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required.
Current certifications must be maintained and are the responsibility of the staff member. Re-certifications will be offered periodically.
Child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
At least 16 years of age.

TRAINING:

Upon hire, lifeguards will receive a full orientation to the Wallingford YMCA Aquatics Facility. This shall include a full briefing on the Wallingford Family YMCA Emergency Action Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen policy, crisis policy, a tour of the facility to identify safety and first aid equipment and an orientation on water testing procedures.

Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Safety is the responsibility of every employee of the YMCA. Each employee is charged with adhering to the YMCA’s Safety and Risk Management Program as directed by the management.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program

Work Location: In person

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