Also called: Aquatics Attendant
Watches swimmers and riders at wave pools and water slides and performs rescues.
You rotate between towers every 15 minutes, scanning the wave pool nonstop. You practice rescues and CPR in regular drills. Strong guards move up to aquatics supervisor.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Lifeguard and CPR certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI drowning-detection cameras help, but rescues and first aid need a guard in the water.
Age 15+. One way to start: Sign up for the park's own lifeguard class or a Red Cross course in spring First: Lifeguard, CPR and first aid certificate (about 25 hours of class)
Classes: Physical education, Health, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9092.
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