Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Jobs Pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.45 – $20.30
Average Annual Pay
Range: $38,376 – $42,214
How much do Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$16.46/hr
Range: $15.68 – $17.25
Annual Rate
$34,251
Range: $32,620 – $35,882
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.37/hr
Range: $18.45 – $20.30
Annual Rate
$40,295
Range: $38,376 – $42,214
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.28/hr
Range: $21.22 – $23.34
Annual Rate
$46,339
Range: $44,132 – $48,546
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers job description
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

