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Certifications that open doors
Water safety instructor
Lets you teach swim lessons, which run all year.
Lifeguard instructor
You train and certify new guards. Usually needs a couple of seasons of experience first.
Pool operator certification
Water chemistry and pump rooms. It is what turns a summer job into an aquatics management career.
Outdoor emergency care for ski patrol
The winter version of the same survey group. National Ski Patrol training plus strong skiing or snowboarding.