Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Lifeguard - Lifetime - Columbus,OH

    Aquatics Lifeguard As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented. You will work in a fast-paced environment and will help to oversee state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoor and out.

  • Lifeguard - North YMCA - YMCA - Columbus,OH

    Job Posting Location 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus, OH, 43229, United States Base Pay $14.00 / Hour Job Category Aquatics, Health Wellness, Healthy Living Industry Aquatics, Health and Wellnes, Sports...

  • Loss Prevention Clerk - Costco - Columbus,OH

    Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Protects company assets from internal and external theft; Observes and reports potential safety and security hazards ...

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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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