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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

SOC 33-9092.00

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

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking
3.6
Monitoring
3.6
Active Listening
3.2
Service Orientation
3.2
Judgment and Decision Making
3.2
Critical Thinking
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.1
Coordination
3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service
4.3
Public Safety and Security
3.9
Education and Training
3.1
Medicine and Dentistry
3.0
Administration and Management
2.8
English Language
2.6
Personnel and Human Resources
2.5
Psychology
2.5

Key Tasks

1Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
2Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
3Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
4Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
5Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.

Also Known As

Alpine Patroller Aquatics Director Aquatics Specialist Beach Attendant Beach Lifeguard Beach Patrol Lieutenant Boating Safety Officer Bus Monitor Cafeteria Monitor Certified Ski Patroller

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