Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

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.

Salary Breakdown

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Average

$21,790

ANNUAL

$10.48

HOURLY

Entry Level

$17,190

ANNUAL

$8.26

HOURLY

Mid Level

$22,140

ANNUAL

$10.65

HOURLY

Expert Level

$28,370

ANNUAL

$13.64

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

2,590

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

Medicine and Dentistry

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Service Orientation

SKILL

Active Listening

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Far Vision

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Selective Attention


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