Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Aquatics Lifeguard - Lifetime Fitness - Life Time - Dublin,OH

    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. You will monitor the pool deck and...

  • Pet Walker - Care.com - Columbus,OH

    Hey ya'll my names Jacob and my girl Mama would love a friend to come by and let her out to the bathroom while I'm at work. I live by myself and work 12 hour shifts at the hospital which leave mama at home all night. Now to

  • Lifeguard (seasonal) - City of Delaware Ohio - Delaware,OH

    Under the direction of the Recreation Program Superintendent and Pool Manager, ensure the health and safety of pool patrons through promoting a positive environment, enforcing rules, performing pool rescues and administering first aid/ CPR if needed.

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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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