34 Lifeguard jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Lifeguard Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications needed to become a lifeguard include an active lifeguard certification. To earn this certification, you must be an expert swimmer and be able to demonstrate your ability to swim to safety while carrying an injured or drowning person. You also need training and certification in life-saving skills like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and water rescues. Most employers prefer you to have at least a high school diploma in addition to your lifeguard certifications. You can choose training courses through the American Red Cross, American Pool, National Aquatic Society, YMCA, and U.S. Lifesaving Association.

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Top Types Of Lifeguard Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Lifeguard positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Freelance Ice Skating Coach

    Salary range: $50,500 - $128,500

    Freelance Ice Skating Coach is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Ice Skating Coach jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $128,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Ice Skating Coach job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Lifeguard Instructor

    Salary range: $30,000 - $37,000

    Lifeguard Instructor is a common job search query. Most salaries for Lifeguard Instructor jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $37,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Lifeguard Instructor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Riding Instructor

    Salary range: $30,000 - $36,000

    As a riding instructor, your primary responsibilities are to provide lessons to students. You often work with both the horse and the rider to teach them skills and help them bond as a pair. Your duties include sharing technique and teaching riders how to communicate with their horses. You also teach horse ownership skills, like saddling, grooming, and cleaning stables. Although no formal qualifications are required, you may need certification through an entity such as the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) or the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) to find employment. Other than horsemanship skills, you also need excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Taekwondo Instructor

    Salary range: $40,000 - $190,000

    As a Taekwondo instructor, you provide training in the Korean martial art of Taekwondo. In this job, you typically work in a martial arts studio, club, or similar setting. In addition to your instruction duties, you plan each class and evaluate students’ progress. You model each technique or pattern of techniques for students and then observe them and offer insight as they practice. Other responsibilities can also include facilitating exercises, such as sparring, and organizing competitions. You often train students to meet specific criteria so that they can progress through the Taekwondo rankings.

  • Esthetics Instructor

    Salary range: $40,000 - $47,500

    As an esthetics instructor, you teach cosmetology and related coursework in hair, makeup, and beauty services at a vocational school or college. Your duties include creating lesson plans that involve both theory and practical work, designing hands-on activities, monitoring progress, and grading assignments. You help students explore opportunities in the field of cosmetology and earn the qualifications and skills they need to pursue a career. As an instructor, your responsibilities also involve communicating effectively with diverse personalities and learning styles, building and maintaining effective relationships with your students, and demonstrating the necessary professionalism and adherence to ethical standards.

  • Rescue Instructor

    Salary range: $32,000 - $50,000

    Rescue Instructor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Rescue Instructor jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Rescue Instructor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Online Computer Instructor

    Salary range: $49,000 - $80,500

    Online Computer Instructor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Computer Instructor jobs pay between $49,000 (25th percentile) and $80,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Online Computer Instructor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Skate Instructor

    Salary range: $32,000 - $50,000

    Skate Instructor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Skate Instructor jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Skate Instructor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Horseback Riding Instructor

    Salary range: $30,000 - $36,000

    Horseback Riding Instructor is a common job search query. Most salaries for Horseback Riding Instructor jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Horseback Riding Instructor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Kung Fu Instructor

    Salary range: $25,000 - $37,500

    Kung Fu Instructor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Kung Fu Instructor jobs pay between $25,000 (25th percentile) and $37,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Kung Fu Instructor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.