Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Lifeguard - Upper Arlington High School - Columbus,OH

    Lifeguard Responsible for overseeing the UAHS pool during practices, meets, special events, and open swim hours. Hours: Mornings (M-F): 5:30 - 7:00 a.m. Afternoons (M-F): 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays: 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. *HOURS WILL VARY...

  • Nanny Needed For My Children - Care.com - Columbus,OH

    We need a drop-in/as needed babysitter for our 2-year-old toddler in Columbus. And we're looking now!

  • Pick Packer - Curascript - Onsite - The Cigna Group - Grove City,OH

    Job Description Pick Packer Location: Work on site Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30-8 pm est Pick Packer is responsible for pulling,...

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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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