Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Also Called: Lifeguard, Ocean Lifeguard, Pool Attendant, Ski Patroller

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$22,750

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Homeland Security • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others
  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  • Electronic Mail

Tools

  • Manlift or personnel lift
  • Life rings
  • Two way radios
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits
  • Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Instant messaging software
GroupMe
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 39% Less than high school diploma
  • 21% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 17% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness Instructors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Police Identification & Records Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Emergency Management Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Dentists, General

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Alaska Pacific University

    Anchorage, AK

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Attention
  • Verbal
  • Visual Understanding
  • Endurance

This is what Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers across the country typically make.

$10.94 / hour
$22,750 /year

Entry Level

$14.60 / hour
$30,380 /year

Median Level

$18.82 / hour
$39,150 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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