Ready to bring your lifeguarding skills abroad? This guide gathers opportunities for lifeguards who want to work or volunteer internationally – organized by continent. Each destination page covers the hiring organization, visa requirements, pay, and how to apply.
These fiches are maintained and updated regularly based on official sources. Details like visa rules and pay can change – always confirm directly with the official organization before applying.
Oceania
- Australia – Surf Life Saving and the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS)
- New Zealand – Regional Lifeguard positions with SLSNZ
Europe
- Denmark – TrygFonden Kystlivredning
Americas
- Costa Rica – Santa Teresa Lifeguards volunteer program
- Nicaragua – Playa Colorado volunteer program
More destinations are added as they get verified.
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This list grows with the lifeguard community. If you know a country, organization, or program that hires or accepts lifeguard volunteers abroad, send us the details. We verify the information and add it to the list.
- Country and organization name
- Website or contact link
- Paid position or volunteer program
- Any details on pay, visa, or how to apply