Lifeguard United States

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What the job involves

  • Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area to ensure the safety of all patrons.
  • Respond quickly to aquatic emergencies and perform water rescues when necessary.
  • Enforce pool rules and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Administer first aid, CPR, and emergency care to injured or ill patrons.
  • Test and document water quality to ensure it meets safety standards.
  • Keep the pool area, locker rooms, and surrounding facilities clean and orderly.
  • Provide information and assistance to patrons and answer their questions.
  • Complete accurate incident and accident reports following emergency events.

Summed up from 30 recent Lifeguard job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Aquatics Safety 3 in 10 postings
  • First Aid Methods 3 in 10 postings
  • Emergency Response 2 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
  • AED 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • ARC Lifeguarding 6 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 3 in 10 postings
  • American Red Cross Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 1 in 15 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 25 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 4 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 45 postings
  • 5 years or more 5 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 5 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 60 postings

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Is this role in demand?

1,617 open Lifeguard jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $34,300 a year (most between $30k and $40k). See the full salary breakdown

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