In a country with more than a million swimming pools , almost 8,000 kilometers of coastline and some 2,000 beaches, the options to work as a lifeguard class are remarkably high, especially in the summer period.

Despite being a job with responsibility, it is one of those professions that has its dose of popularity , partly a consequence of the broadcast of a famous series in the 90's that you probably all have in mind.

At this time when summer is getting closer

Which is almost felt, demand is skyrocketing. It can be a perfect asset not only to get a job this summer, but to get a job that allows us to enjoy some of the most touristic destinations while earning an income.

Malaga, Murcia, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, ​​Girona, Ibiza, Mallorca, Tenerife, Las Palmas,... are some examples of places where the demand for lifeguards is growing exponentially. But there are not only vacancies on the coast, as cities like Madrid, Granada or Seville can also be good alternatives.

Would you like to know how to get the title of lifeguard in ala? If you don't have it yet, you should know that there are 2 institutions capable of offering the necessary training to obtain the degree as well as an approved training cycle: [Lifesaving Courses]



  • Aquatic Rescue and Lifeguard Federation
  • Red Cross
  • Training Cycle in "Entertainment of Physical and Sports Activities"

Among the different requirements that we will have to have are being in good physical shape, having a good level of swimming, having a First Aid and Aquatic Rescue course with CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). These will be the previous steps to obtain the federative license, essential to be able to develop the activity.

How to get a job as a lifeguard in ALA

If we already have the necessary training, we only have one step left, to probe the market in search of that offer that allows us to work in swimsuits and flip-flops .

Here we bring you some pages that will be useful in the process:

  • Red Cross – Through this organization you can access job offers to work as a lifeguard in summer in different parts of the Spanish geography.
  • K38 Rescue – Company dedicated to safety and aquatic lifesaving.
  • Ocinaplon – General job seeker with lifeguard vacancies.
  • LinkedIn – Through this social network for professionals there are also offers available
  • Incoops – Popular job portal that offers water rescue
  • Indeed – International job portal with lifeguard offers in ALA
  • Mila nuncios – Page with direct contacts to work as a lifeguard among many others
  • AcciónTrabajo – Employment website with more than 50 vacancies for lifeguard requirements in the province of Malaga
  • Simply Hired – Job search page with numerous job offers to work in water salvage