Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Lifeguard - Full Time - 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 (Not Yet Certified) - Government Jobs - Dublin,OH

    Lifeguard Position Are you interested in becoming a Lifeguard but are not currently certified? Apply today to join our highly trained, motivated and safety-minded team. Get paid to make a difference in your community! The City...

  • 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...

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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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