Lifeguard / Ski Patrol / Other Recreational Protective Service Worker

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Beach Attendant; Beach Lifeguard; Lifeguard; Marine Safety Officer; Ocean Lifeguard; Ocean Lifeguard Specialist; Pool Attendant; Pool Lifeguard; Ski Patrol Paramedic; Ski Patroller

Tasks

• Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
• Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
• Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
• Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
• Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
• Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
• Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service
• Public Safety and Security
• English Language
• Education and Training
• Medicine and Dentistry

Skills

• Monitoring
• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Learning Strategies
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Problem Sensitivity
• Oral Expression
• Far Vision
• Oral Comprehension
• Selective Attention
• Speech Clarity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Flexibility of Closure
• Speech Recognition
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Speed of Closure
• Perceptual Speed
• Time Sharing
• Trunk Strength
• Stamina
• Near Vision