Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Top 3 Lifeguards Jobs

  • Lifeguard (Aquatics) (Seasonal) (Vacancy) - Columbus Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Lifeguard (Aquatics) (Seasonal) (Vacancy) Under immediate supervision, is responsible for, on a seasonal basis, protecting users of a public pool from injury and for enforcing regulations in connection with the prevention of...

  • Lifeguard - Summer Season - New Albany Country Club - New Albany,OH

    Lifeguard Position at New Albany Country Club Looking for a fun summer job where you can work outdoors, build responsibility, and earn great pay? Join our Lifeguard team at New Albany Country Club and spend your summer poolside at one...

  • Host/Greeter - Brassica - Columbus,OH

    Be the first smile guests see at one of the "Top Places to Eat in the Midwest"! At Brassica, we believe great food brings people together, and it all starts with a warm welcome. As a Host/Greeter, you set the tone for every guest experience.

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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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