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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers - 33-9092.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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
  • Ocean Lifeguard
  • Ocean Lifeguard Specialist
  • Beach Lifeguard
  • Swim Instructor
  • Marine Safety Officer
  • Pool Attendant
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
  • Pool Lifeguard

SOC Occupation Groups

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
33-9000 Other Protective Service Workers
33-9090 Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers
33-9092.00 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
  • 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.
  • Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
  • Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
  • Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
  • Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
  • Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
  • Operate underwater recovery units.
  • Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
  • Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
  • Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
  • Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
  • Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.

Detailed Work Activities

  • communicate details in protective services settings
  • conduct training for personnel
  • enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
  • evaluate premises for cleanliness
  • explain rules, policies or regulations
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • instruct participants in recreational activities
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • make decisions
  • operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
  • operate vehicles in law enforcement or security setting
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • patrol or guard area or premises
  • provide customer service
  • recognize public safety hazards
  • use emergency medical procedures
  • use emergency medical treatment procedures
  • use first aid procedures
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use rescue procedures

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Surface Rescue Swimmer (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Beach Lifeguard
  • Lifeguard
  • Ski Patroller