Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Armed Driver Guard - Loomis - Columbus,OH

    Loomis - - Responsibilities: Drive automatic armored vehicles on designated routes servicing customer locations; Service ATMs and Smart Safes; Service customer stops, including delivering customer change orders and picking up deposits;...

  • Sporting Event Security - Part Time - Allied Universal - Columbus,OH

    Allied Universal - - Responsibilities: Check bags and enforce access control; Screen guests via bag search, hand wand or metal detector, and verify IDs; Assist in event day preparation and execution; Protect guests, staff, and venue assets...

  • Security Guard (Armed/Unarmed) - Fast Guard Security Service - Grove City,OH

    [Security Officer / Patrol] - Earn $20/hr (Unarmed) or $30/hr (Armed) / Flexible Scheduling / Rapid-Response Assignments / Nationwide Full-Time & Part-Time Openings - As a Security Guard Armed/Unarmed at Fast Guard Service, you will: Monitor...

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What They Do

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.


Salary

  • 2020 employment: 117,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $25,630

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 28,700
  • Growth rate: 24 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become One

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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