Interested in working as a lifeguard? Find positions from top rated recruiters around the world. Working as a lifeguard is a very rewarding job, you will need to make sure people stay safe in a pool or at the seaside, and if they do, your job is to help them.
Latest Lifeguard Jobs
These companies are hiring lifeguards now:
Good Time Group
Good Time Group offer hotel, entertainment and animation jobs in the tourism and hospitality industries. Apply to work in Greece, Spain or onboard cruises ships.
Camp America
Do you want a summer of fun, travel and adventure, that will also boost your CV? Well then Camp America is for you! Camp America is your opportunity to spend a summer working as a lifeguard in the USA! Applications are NOW OPEN!
InterExchange
Work as a lifeguard at a U.S. summer camp with InterExchange and experience the American outdoors. Working at a camp in America might just be the most fun and exciting summer job you’ll ever have!
Lifeguard Duties
The role of a lifeguard can include:
• Supervising swimmers
• Spotting hazards and preventing accidents
• Giving advice on water safety
• Controlling unruly behaviour
• Water rescue
• First aid including CPR
Best Places to Work as a Lifeguard
• Swimming pools and sports clubs
• Beaches
• Campsites
• Hotels
• Resorts
• Summer camps
• Water parks
• Theme parks
Top Reasons to Become a Lifeguard
• Help keep people safe
• Different to traditional jobs like working in an office
• Positions available all around the world
• Learn new skills
Popular Places to Seek Employment
Any country in the world with swimming pools and seaside usually hire lifeguard. Some of the most popular destinations to work include the UK, USA, Canada, France, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Australia.
Lifeguard Jobs in the UK
Becoming qualified to work as a lifeguard in the UK is fairly easy. You will need to take The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) which is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK & Ireland and is a requirement for most lifeguarding jobs in the country. This course takes around 36 hours to complete. You will then be able to find employment at swimming pools, leisure centres, campsites, holiday parks like Center Parcs and at beaches in cities like Bournemouth through the RNLI.
Lifeguard Jobs in the USA
One of the most popular ways for foreigners to get work in the USA as a lifeguard is by applying for a working holiday or apply to work at a summer camp.
FAQ
What qualifications do I need to be a lifeguard?
To qualify as a beach lifeguard you must have a good level of fitness and be able to swim in the sea to take the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification. You’ll also be expected to meet more standards, such as: completion of a 400m pool swim in less than eight minutes.