Career switch, measured
From Recreation Worker to Lifeguard
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 43% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include BLS/CPR, Curriculum development, Customer service, Communication; the main skills to add are EMT.
43%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillRecreation WorkerLifeguard
- BLS/CPR19%83%
- Curriculum development9%11%
- Customer service19%29%
- Communication19%20%
- Leadership19%39%
- Workplace safety10%24%
- Cleaning17%9%
- Teaching8%9%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Lifeguard postings, rarely in Recreation Worker ones.
SkillRecreation WorkerLifeguard
- EMT–9%
Plan your move to Lifeguard
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