Career switch, measured
From Athletic Trainer to Lifeguard
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 90% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include BLS/CPR, Leadership, Communication, Customer service; the main skills to add are Workplace safety, Cleaning, EMT.
90%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillAthletic TrainerLifeguard
- BLS/CPR82%83%
- Leadership34%39%
- Communication24%20%
- Customer service18%29%
- Curriculum development6%11%
- Risk management6%7%
- Teaching18%9%
- Problem solving14%7%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Lifeguard postings, rarely in Athletic Trainer ones.
SkillAthletic TrainerLifeguard
- Workplace safety–24%
- Cleaning–9%
- EMT–9%
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Plan your move to Lifeguard
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