Sea Colony Resort Bethany Beach

Be the Hero of the Summer at Sea Colony Resort

Imagine starting every shift with the sound of splashing water, the smell of sunscreen in the air, and the Atlantic Ocean just a short walk away. As a Pool Lifeguard at Sea Colony Resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware, you’ll do exactly that – all while earning $17.50 per hour for 40 hours a week from summer into fall.

Sea Colony is one of Delaware’s premier oceanfront resort communities, welcoming thousands of families every season. Their pools are the heart of the resort, and lifeguards are the trusted professionals who keep the fun safe. If you’re responsible, confident in the water, and love being outdoors, this is the ultimate Work & Travel USA job.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising swimmers at indoor and outdoor pools, scanning your zone at all times
• Preventing accidents by enforcing pool rules in a friendly, professional way
• Responding quickly and calmly to emergencies, performing rescues and first aid when needed
• Testing and monitoring water chemistry and reporting any issues
• Keeping the pool deck clean, tidy and hazard-free, arranging chairs and equipment
• Greeting guests, answering questions and creating a welcoming atmosphere
• Completing daily logs and incident reports accurately

Why Bethany Beach?

Bethany Beach is known as one of the “Quiet Resorts” – a safe, charming, and incredibly friendly seaside town on Delaware’s Atlantic coast. You’ll find a classic wooden boardwalk, sandy beaches, ice cream shops, mini golf, free summer concerts on the bandstand, and beautiful sunsets over the bay.

It’s a paradise for international students: walkable, welcoming, and packed with other J-1 participants from around the world. On your days off, hit the beach, rent a bike, try paddleboarding, or take a short trip to Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach, or even Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City for an unforgettable weekend adventure.

What’s In It For You

• $17.50 per hour – one of the strongest rates in the Work & Travel program
• 40 guaranteed hours per week, with a long season from summer into fall
• Paid, professional lifeguard training and certification experience for your CV
• Real-world responsibility that employers and universities love to see
• Daily practice of English with American guests and colleagues
• Outdoor workplace with a resort atmosphere – no office walls!
• An international team of friends you’ll keep for life

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
• Strong swimming ability – you must pass a swim test (typically 300m continuous swim, treading water, and brick retrieval)
• Lifeguard certification (American Red Cross or equivalent) – training can often be arranged upon arrival
• Good conversational English to communicate clearly with guests in all situations
• Alertness, maturity and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive, team-first attitude
• Willingness to work outdoors in the sun, including weekends and holidays

Note: Tips are not part of this position – your earnings come from a high, stable hourly wage.

Ready to Guard the Best Summer of Your Life?

Positions at Sea Colony Resort fill fast every season. If you want a summer of sunshine, responsibility, great pay and American beach life, apply now for the Pool Lifeguard role in Bethany Beach, Delaware!