Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Lifeguard, Ocean Lifeguard, Pool Attendant, Ski Patroller
What they do:
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Concern for Others
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Instant messaging software
- GroupMe
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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