Also called: Pool Attendant, Cabana Host
Sets up chairs and towels and serves guests at resort and club pools.
A pool attendant sets out loungers at 8 a.m., delivers towels and drinks to cabanas, keeps the pool deck tidy, and helps guests all day in the sun.
Estimate; tips common.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No experience needed; resorts and clubs train you on the job, and some require a food handler card if you serve food.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Seasonal demand at resorts and clubs.
Low risk for 10 years. Setting up chairs and serving guests poolside is hands-on hospitality.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to resort, hotel and country club pools for the summer season
Classes: Hospitality CTE class, Physical education, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3093.
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