Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Mobile Swim Instructors & Lifeguards - Aqua Mobile Swim School - Henderson, NV

    Flexible schedule Mobile Swim Instructors & Lifeguards Join the fastest-growing mobile at-home swim school in North America! Are you: * Passionate about teaching life-saving water safety skills

  • Pool Lifeguards - Diventures - Verona, WI

    Lifeguards maintain a safe, energetic, and welcoming environment for all patrons. As needed, lifeguards will perform lifesaving measures. Lifeguards will work between 10-25 hours weekly. Requirements ...

  • Lifeguards & Swim Instructors @ East Greenbush Pool - Capital District YMCA - East Greenbush, NY

    Lifeguards - Part time, various shifts available * Swim Instructors - Part time, various shifts available MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL AQUATIC POSITIONS * AGE RESTRICTION: Minimum age of 16 years ...

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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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