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.