Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

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  • Team Member - Steak n Shake - Grove City,OH

    Team Member - Steak 'n Shake - Paying up to $18 per hour! At Steak 'n Shake, we don't just compete on pay - we lead the market. We are a Maximum Wage Employer, paying the highest hourly rates within 25...

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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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