Employment with High Sierra Pools

Lifeguard jobs near you in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York

We are hiring in all areas for SUMMER 2021 and for selected indoor pools.

Our Lifeguards are our greatest asset!

Since our number one goal at every pool we run is to ensure a safe pool environment, we make sure our lifeguards receive all the support they need to stay safe and successful while doing their jobs. High Sierra Pools lifeguard positions offer:

Competitive pay and bonuses: our rates for certified lifeguards are among the highest in the industry.
Lifeguard Training and certification: ask about our discounted lifeguard training courses.
Flexible work schedule: work full-time, part-time, or flex hours as a High Sierra certified lifeguard.
Various work locations: choose from local lifeguard jobs at more than 700 pools in the mid-Atlantic, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
Single- and multi-lifeguard employment: various pool types — from small single guard pools to large swim clubs.
Fun team-building activities: High Sierra Pools hosts summer events from the Lifeguard Olympics to baseball outings.

Summer is too short for the wrong job!

Summer Lifeguarding jobs

Lifeguarding is a great summer job for high school and college students as well as teachers and retirees. For those who are not yet lifeguard certified, High Sierra Pools offers American Red Cross certification courses, the first step toward a position as a certified lifeguard. For those who already hold a current lifeguard certification, HSP offers our applicants a variety of lifeguarding employment choices — including indoor and outdoor pools with different sizes, location and working hours. We also offer on-site training at each of our swim facility. A lifeguard job with High Sierra means competitive pay, support from the home office, great opportunities for advancement and a diverse and friendly work environment.
Summer lifeguarding positions are available in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, New York and Massachusetts.

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Year-round Lifeguarding opportunities

High Sierra Pools hires lifeguards year-round, offering competitive pay for full-time, part-time and flex-hour employment at indoor pools in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. The local lifeguard jobs High Sierra offers vary from small single guard pools to larger pools at fitness clubs, hotels, retirement communities, and apartment buildings. That means, as a swimming pool lifeguard working for High Sierra, you can choose a local lifeguarding job that works with your scheduling needs. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the our medical, dental, and vision plans.

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Rules and regulations

In compliance with state and federal child labor laws, High Sierra Pools has the following age requirements:

Virginia: A limited number of lifeguard positions are available at multi-guard facilities for applicants aged 15 years. The remainder of the state’s lifeguard positions are available to applicants who are 16 years and older. A limited number of gate guard positions are available at selected facilities for applicants aged 15 and older.

Maryland: Lifeguards at outdoor multi-guard facilities must be at least 16 years of age on or before their first day of work. A limited number of gate guard positions are available at selected facilities for applicants aged 15 and older.

All states: Applicants for indoor pools and single-guard pools, as well as pool manager or supervisor positions, must be at least 18 years of age.

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