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Top skills for Lifeguard jobs

Based on 301 active Lifeguard postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

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Skills employers ask for

The share of Lifeguard postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • First Aid67%
  • Swimming61%
  • Customer Service37%
  • Emergency Situations29%
  • Team Player21%
  • Regulations21%
  • Surveillance18%
  • Staff Meetings14%
  • Emergency Procedures13%
  • Emergency Oxygen13%
  • Life Support13%
  • Customer Care12%
  • Hospitality12%
  • Lifesaving11%
  • Health and Safety9%
  • Chemistry8%
  • Personal Training8%
  • Chemicals7%
  • Pathogens6%
  • Tennis6%
  • Training and Development6%
  • Decision Making6%
  • Child Abuse Prevention5%
  • Critical Thinking5%
  • Emergency Care5%

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