Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • PT Lifeguard - City of Westerville Ohio - Westerville,OH

    SPEND YOUR SUMMER 2026 STAYING ACTIVE AND GET PAID TO BE POOLSIDE! Paid Mandatory All-Staff Training Dates: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Lifeguard is responsible, under the direction of the manager on duty, for supervising the Pools and the areas...

  • Early Morning Stock Associate - Ross - Columbus,OH

    Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a...

  • Lifeguard (Outdoor Education) (Seasonal) (Vacancy) - City of Columbus Ohio - Columbus,OH

    Outdoor Education Lifeguards assist summer camp participants with safety and introductory paddling instruction. Under immediate supervision, is responsible for, on a seasonal basis, protecting users of a public pool from injury and for enforcing...

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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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