Lifeguard Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Pool Attendant

  • San Carlos, CA (7 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (7 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our jobs arent just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build and experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Specialists...

Seasonal Lifeguard

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the pool and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority....

Lifeguard 2025

  • Los Gatos, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

and maintaining pool chemicals, being responsive to member and guest requests, and other tasks assigned by the Director of Aquatics and Lead Aquatics Staff....

Seasonal Part Time Pool Monitor (CA)

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Summary: Pool Monitors are responsible for observing swimming pool areas to ensure user safety and compliance with posted rules....

Lifeguard

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Physical demands include standing or walking for extended periods, swimming, performing rescues, and handling rescue equipment and other items weighing up to 50 lbs. Lifeguards also supervise Jr....

Lifeguard

  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Summary: Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of the swimming pool environment and must closely monitor and rescue swimmers....

Head Lifeguard/Coordinator

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for overall supervision of the lifeguard staff, including shift scheduling and training....

Lifeguard - McClymonds High School (2025-26)

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, or bending at the waist; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist others; swimming...

Lifeguard - Castlemont High School (2025-26)

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, or bending at the waist; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist others; swimming...

Head Lifeguard

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for overall supervision of the lifeguard staff, including shift scheduling and training....

Head Lifeguard

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

About the Opportunity Summary: The Head Lifeguard helps to ensure that, through training and enforcement, that the Trefethen Aquatic Center is operating in a safe and compliant manner....

Lifeguard

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of patrons in the Aquatics area....

Lifeguard - Aquatics - Seasonal - Summer 2025 ($18.09/hour - $24.41/hour)

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

This class can be distinguished from the class of Water Safety Instructor because incumbents in this class are not required to possess a nationally recognized Water Safety Certification....

Lifeguard PT/Instructor Lifeguard PT - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services (PRNS)

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Authorization Certificate (WSI) is REQUIRED for the position of Instructor Lifeguard....

Lifeguard, Part Time (continuous)

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Experience: Six months of aquatics experience....

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.5%
High School or GED
20.6%
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
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lifeguards in Palo Alto, CA
None
50.2%
Less than 1 year
26.6%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
8.1%


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