Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Q&A

For all lifeguards out there, tell me about what you not only liked, but disliked as well with your role.

One thing I love about being a lifeguard is that you get to know the kids on a personal basis! I feel like I can connect with them and make a difference in their life especially because a lot of the kids spend their whole summer at the pool! One thing I don’t like about being a lifeguard is the l...

Pros and Cons Lifeguard

For all lifeguards out there, tell me about what you not only liked, but disliked as well with your role.

One thing I love about being a lifeguard is that you get to know the kids on a personal basis! I feel like I can connect with them and make a difference in their life especially because a lot of the kids spend their whole summer at the pool! One thing I don’t like about being a lifeguard is the l...

Pros and Cons Lifeguard

Has anybody here taken on lifeguard duty at Michigan State University? What's it like working this position?

For us, we have short (1-3 hour) shifts which are great because they fit easily into our schedules. Each shift consists of monitoring and guarding one of our three pools. You’re usually on a shift with at least one other guard unless It is a closed team practice or something of the sort. We have ...

Day in the Life Lifeguard Michigan State University

Salary

$22,880 per year

National averages based on real new grad salaries

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