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Lifeguard work environment

We surveyed 6,445 lifeguards to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical lifeguard. Here are the results.

In this article:

  1. How much intelligence is required as a lifeguard?
  2. Can I learn to become a lifeguard?
  3. Is it easy to get a job as a lifeguard?
  4. Do lifeguards work full-time or part-time?
  5. Is being a lifeguard stressful?
  6. Is being organized important as a lifeguard?
  7. How competitive is the workplace for lifeguards?
  8. Does being a lifeguard require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
  9. Are lifeguards allowed to express themselves creatively?
  10. Do lifeguards have control over the direction of their work?
  11. Is being a lifeguard physically demanding?
  12. Are lifeguards exposed to a wide variety of work?
  13. Does being a lifeguard require attention to detail?
  14. Does being a good lifeguard require compassion and empathy?

How much intelligence is required as a lifeguard?

Low

High

Working as a lifeguard typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

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