Lifeguard

About the job: Monitor people activities in pools or beaches to give assistance as well as warnings.

Where will you work: At pools or beaches.

What will you do: Check the injured person and give first aid, provide safety prevention information, warn people of bad weather, unsafe areas, or illegal behavior, and also maintain pool water quality by testing chemical levels. Job skills / requirements:

  • Able to swim at least 500 yards
  • Good knowledge of all aquatic programs
  • Must pass a certification test

Industry: Sports, recreation

Minimum age: Generally start from 15+.

Expected wage: $9-$15/hour.

Similar name: Beach Attendant, Pool Attendant

Related jobs: Park attendant, lifeguard instructor

O-NET Online Reference
33-9092.00 – Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Most Hiring Lifeguard

Companies that mostly hire Lifeguard are:

YMCA

YMCA

Civic & Social Services
company

American Pool

Sports & Recreation
company

Guard for Life

 
company

AquaSafe Pool Management

 
Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge

Hotels, Motels, & Resorts
company

Premier Aquatic Services LLC

 
company

Goldfish Swim School

 
company

Great Lakes Services, LLC

 
Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment

Hotels, Motels, & Resorts
ESF Camps

ESF Camps

Sports & Recreation