National
| Median wages (2008) |
$8.87 hourly, $18,450 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
114,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
106,000 additional employees |
33-9092.00 - Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Sample of reported job titles:
Lifeguard, Ski Patroller, Swim Instructor, Pool Attendant, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Aquatics Director, Beach Attendant, Health Club Attendant, Recreation Director, Ski Patrol Director
Tasks
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
- Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
- Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
- Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
- Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
- Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
- Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled — Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles |
| Emergency response litters or stretchers or accessories — Rescue toboggans |
| Life rings — Reach poles; Rescue buoys; Rescue rings |
| Manlift or personnel lift — Chair lifts; Tow lines |
| Shovels — Collapsible snow shovels |
| Snowmobiles or snow scooter — Snowmobiles |
| Water samplers — Water sampling equipment; Water test kits |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Desktop publishing software — Microsoft Publisher |
| Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel |
| Word processing software — Microsoft Word |
