Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Lifeguard - Ward YMCA - YMCA - Columbus,OH

    Ymca of Central Ohio Lifeguard Hourly rate: $14 Flexible hours available No experience required Benefits: Free YMCA Family Membership Paid lifeguard training Discounted programming Career...

  • Aquatic Examiner - American Red Cross - Columbus,OH

    Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the...

  • 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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