Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Armed Driver Guard - Loomis - Columbus,OH

    Loomis - - Responsibilities: Drive automatic armored vehicles on designated routes servicing customer locations; Service ATMs and Smart Safes; Service customer stops, including delivering customer change orders and picking up deposits;...

  • Security Guard - National Church Residences - Columbus,OH

    National Church Residences - - Responsibilities: Conduct interior and exterior patrols; Respond to emergencies including alarms and 911 calls; Investigate and document incidents and suspicious activities; Deliver newspapers and maintain common...

  • Van Driver - LifePoint Health - Dublin,OH

    LifePoint Health - - Responsibilities: Drives employees safely and timely to and from off-site parking location; Assures vehicle is in safe working condition using a daily checklist; Schedules routine maintenance for vehicle and assures...

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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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