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Happy Swimmers has Certified Lifeguard Positions Available

We provide a great opportunity for certified lifeguards. All our staff is highly paid, starting at $30 per hour. Additionally, we provide flexible scheduling; you only choose the days and hours you want to work. This makes it easy for you to juggle your other commitments and make some great extra money. Please fill out our Lifeguard Job Application to get hired!

Lifeguard Schedules

The certified lifeguard positions available are events mostly on the weekends, during the day. For example, Saturday from 11am-2pm. Staff can take as many or as little as fit in their schedule. You are only held to it once you commit to the lifeguard shift.

Happy Swimmers offers a lot of perks, such as receiving tips for exemplary lifeguard work, free delicious food, annual raises, travel stipends, and most importantly, staff development.

The certified lifeguard positions available applications only take a few minutes and we can get you started ASAP!

Lifeguard Position Requirements

Current lifeguard certifications (shallow water certs not accepted)
- Accepted certifications include: Red Cross, Ellis, YMCA, and city or state certifications
- Not accepted: Online certifications such as Lifeguard Association
- If you do not have a valid certification, check out Red Cross courses and reach out once you have your lifeguard certifications in hand.
At least 18 years old OR have at least one year of lifeguarding experience
Eligible to work in the US
Pass a background check (except NY)
Finally, you must have dependable transportation (you will never work in the same place)

Locations we are currently hiring lifeguards for include:

California (Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, Orange County, Inland Empire, San Francisco, Bay Area)
Nevada (Las Vegas)
Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson)
Colorado (Denver)
Texas (Houston, Austin, Dallas Fort Worth DFW)
Georgia (Atlanta)
Tennessee (Nashville)
Florida (Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville)
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
DC (and surrounding areas)
New York (Upstate, New York City, Brooklyn, Long Island)
New Jersey (Various cities)
Connecticut (New Haven)

Certified Lifeguard Positions Available – Get ready for summer!

Below you will find our application. Once submitted, our lifeguard hiring team will reach out to you.

Children Swimming Trainer | Happy Swimmers

Do you have a current Lifeguard certification (not shallow)?

Yes

Are you over 18 OR have at least one summer of lifeguarding experience?

Yes

Are you current on your Lifeguard certification (Red Cross, Ellis, YMCA, or comparable lifeguard certification) and can you attach a copy of your cert to this application?

Yes

Do you have reliable transportation to get to work?

Yes

Do you have at least one summer season of experience or are you over 18?

Yes

Do you have 6 months experience or Water Safety Instructor certification?

Yes

Do you have reliable transportation to get to work?

Yes

Are you current on your Lifeguard certification (Red Cross, Ellis, YMCA, or comparable lifeguard certification)?

Yes

The questions above are requirements so no need to continue with the rest of the form if your answer to any of them is "no".

Your Contact Info

Name: Date of Birth:

Metro Area:

Permanent Address

Street Address Address Line 2:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Cell Phone:

E-mail Address: How did you hear about Happy Swimmers?

FORMER EMPLOYERS

List up to your last four employers with attention noted to swimming employment. List most recent first. If no former employers, enter "NA" in the fields.

Dates Worked:

Employer Name:

City:

State:

Position:

Reason Left:

NOTE: To create another row of entries, simply click the "+" sign at the end of a row to make a new row.

I understand I will need to complete a criminal background check in accordance with my state's law prior to working. I have agreed to submit this application by electronic means. I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature. By typing my name below, I am electronically signing my application.

Signed:

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If you experience issues with submitting the application, please call 818-530-4117.

Testimonials

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Hi Peggy,
Yumi and Jere were wonderful lifeguards when they guarded our end of year pool party on Wednesday June 11 from 11-2. They were in touch with me, were on time and prepared, and were very responsible and knowledgeable. I was so happy to be able to put two adults in charge of our fourth grade class party.
Based on my experience with Yumi Temple and her cohort Jere, I would highly recommend Happy Swimmers.
Thank you for a wonderful experience. So happy we used your business.

- Michelle Battelle

Hi Jenn.. wow today was really scary. I had to use my first aid skills on my mom! We work at the same preschool & she had an allergic reaction & went into shock! I did everything I remembered until the paramedics came.. I really can’t thank you enough for teaching me everything I needed to know!

- Pierce College lifeguard student may 2014

Everything about my experience with Happy Swimmers has been amazing! From the scheduling to the fantastic teacher they sent for my 5 and 6 year old. The instructor, Emma, had to contend with 2 very different personalities along with 2 different levels of swimming experience. She was more than equipped to deal with that and gave each child unparalleled support, encouragement and instruction. I highly recommend this service to all parents that want to give their child a great experience in being water safe!

- Lana W, Burbank, CA

We have three kids ages 7, 4, and 2 & 1/2. This was our second year having Happy Swimmers, with instructor Trisha Commons, come teach our kids (the two oldest) to swim. I tried another company the year before I tried Happy Swimmers and although the kids learned swim safety, they were bored and did not learn how to enjoy the pool. Trisha got our son, who did not really like swimming, having fun and by the end of last year could swim the entire length of the pool on his own.

Trisha is great with the kids and is flexible in her teaching style to work with different personalities. She is able to get the kids confident in their abilities and teaches them how to swim, but also teaches them how to have fun! I will definitely be asking Happy Swimmers and Trisha to teach the kids again next year.

- Kim W, Coto De Caza, CA

I have a toddler and a pool and wanted to make sure my son learned water safety. After taking some group classes last summer, I knew I wanted more one-on-one attention at our home. This summer I reviewed several in-home companies and was impressed with Happy Swimmers approach of water safety.

Trish worked with my stubborn 2-yr old 2-3 times a week. Within the first lesson he knew how to climb out of the pool and to ask permission before getting in. Although our goal was to get him water comfortable more than “swimming”, he indeed learned to swim within a few weeks. We extended our lessons and really appreciated Trish’s approach. We will sign up again next summer. Many of our friends with children happened to be present on several lessons and I expect they will also sign up next summer as well.

- Rebecca M, San Fernando, CA

Hired a happy swimmers for private life guard for a party for over 200 people at my house. The lifeguard was great. She called to confirm before, came on time, and stayed later then we originally signed up because the party went over. She also showed up on time despite there being a black out that because of storms the day before. I highly recommend Happy Swimmers.

- Tiffany B, Leesburg, VA