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Some are offering free training, which takes 25 to 40 hours.
Other employers are raising hourly pay to $10 to $30.
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It takes more than superior swimming skills to get a job as a lifeguard, however.
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Job postings show employers are willing to pay more than previous summers.
Some of our parks are offering referral bonuses, Paradise said.
The American Red Cross is offering a 2-day or 4-day lifeguard training course around the country immediately.
Here are some of the lifeguarding course requirements.
How to Become a Waterfront Lifeguard
Waterfront lifeguarding requires additional safety training, skills and abilities.
Many other employers including some YMCAs are doing the same.
If you are paying the cost varies greatly, but is well worth it.
For example the city of Marion, Ohio, charges $25 for lifeguard certification courses.
The American Red Cross courses range in price from $100 to $300 depending on the location.
Katherine Snow Smith is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
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