Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Security Guard (Armed/Unarmed) - Fast Guard Security Service - Columbus,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...

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

    Infant care...

  • Companion Care (PT or FT) - Sittercity - Columbus,OH

    [Caregiver / Patient Care] - Competitive Hourly Rate ($18-$25 per hour) / Fully Flexible Scheduling (Morning, Afternoon, Evening, or Night) - As a Companion Care at Sittercity, you will: Provide companionship and emotional support to clients...

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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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