Lifeguard
A lifeguard surveying
Lifeguard is a profession in The Sims 3: Island Paradise and a part-time job in The Sims 4: Island Living.[1]
The Sims 3: Island Paradise[]
Sims can join the profession by going to city hall or clicking on the lifeguard chair at the beach, in addition to using the newspaper or computer.
This is a playable career, so the player should actively monitor the Sims swimming in the ocean at their beach. For this career, Sims need to improve their athletic and charisma skills. Performing rescues and other job duties while working at the beach will improve career performance. If a Sim at level 10 of the career saves 35 Sims, they will be rewarded a title of an uncharted island.
Lifeguard work days always occur on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, regardless of career level, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Jobs might not occur on festival days (see The Sims 3: Seasons).
Swimming NPCs who are shown as needing help will not die by drowning, but after ~2 hours they will swim back to shore on their own and insult the lifeguard (both in notifications and in socializing).
In order for the "Join Lifeguard Profession" option to show up, there must be at least one beach lot assignment in the world. Such a beach does not necessarily have to be at the shoreline, but drowning Sims can be generated off the nearest shore, which has particular effect on Hidden Springs. Drowning Sims will not be generated in swimming pools.
Promotion levels[]
| Lifeguard Career Levels
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| 1) CPR Dummy | ||
| <Sim name> is now a part of a class of heroes. No, there are no powers involved but the job of saving lives makes one a hero. Go to the beach and look out for Sims in need and keep the beaches safe. Perks: Unlocked lifeguard outfit |
Stipend: §276/week | Exp to Promo: 400xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 
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Skills:  Athletic  Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 2) Mouth Breather | ||
| Learning the basics of mouth to mouth is very important. You're getting the hang of it! Keep practicing, no matter how creepy your friends think you're getting. |
Stipend: §340/week | Exp to Promo: 400xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 3) Floatation Device | ||
| You're as helpful as a water-wing, or the seats of certain airplanes! It's a start, but no one's called a seat cushion 'hero' recently. |
Stipend: §400/week | Exp to Promo: 600xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 4) Beach Protector | ||
| Quite a reputable lifeguard: Rarely asleep on the job, never distracted by all the good looking folks on the beach... unless they're currently dying. |
Stipend: §520/week | Exp to Promo: 800xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 5) Rapid Rescuer | ||
| With speed and aplomb you repeatedly pluck terrified swimmers from the unforgiving waters. Soon you'll be swimming in well earned respect.
<Sim name> can now use a special lifeguard beach towel. |
Stipend: §640/week | Exp to Promo: 1,000xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 6) Buoyancy Virtuoso | ||
| A lifeline to all swimmers in distress, weak or strong, you could drag an entire baseball team to shore if you needed to.
<Sim name> can now wade and swim faster. |
Stipend: §840/week | Exp to Promo: 1,200xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 7) Professional Life-Saver | ||
| You're fast becoming a pro at rescuing Sims in danger. You'll give them the breath they so desperately need, then take it away again with your efficacious style.
<Sim name> can now Demonstrate Mouth to Mouth with other Sims. |
Stipend: §1,132/week | Exp to Promo: 1,400xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 8) Eagle Eye | ||
| The lifeguard chair as your perch, you watch the seas like a hawk. You can spot a Sim in distress from a mile away, then cover that distance in no time flat!
<Sim name> can now run like the lifeguarding legends! |
Stipend: §1,480/week | Exp to Promo: 1,600xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 9) The Old Guard | ||
| You're a littoral superhero! With this much experience under your belt, you wouldn't even be made fun of for wearing a belt with your swimsuit! |
Stipend: §1,840/week | Exp to Promo: 1,800xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
| 10) The Bay Watcher | ||
| The ultimate lifeguard. The only thing that saves more skin at the beach is sunblock! |
Stipend: §2,480/week | Exp to Promo: 2,000xp |
| Days: S M T W T F S |
Work Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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| Skills: Athletic Charisma
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| Responsibilities: Help Others, Athletic, Charisma | ||
The Sims 4: Island Living[]
Lifeguard returns in The Sims 4 in the form of a part-time job.