Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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