DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Occupational Description:
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 4 - West Central | 100 | 17 | $9.07/hr | $0.38/hr | $7.81/hr | $8.28/hr | $9.04/hr | $10.17/hr | $11.32/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,270 | 141 | $9.22/hr | $0.08/hr | $7.77/hr | $8.26/hr | $9.07/hr | $10.38/hr | $11.51/hr |
| U S | 125,770 | 2,012 | $10.08/hr | $0.07/hr | $7.90/hr | $8.45/hr | $9.22/hr | $11.01/hr | $14.05/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 250 | $15.28/hr | N/A |
| Fire Fighters | 120 | $10.91/hr | N/A |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 80 | $20.93/hr | N/A |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fish and Game Wardens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- Patrols or monitors recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicle, or from tower.
- Observes activities in assigned area with binoculars to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
- Contacts emergency medical services in case of serious injury.
- Rescues distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Cautions recreational participant regarding inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
- Examines injured persons and administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, utilizing training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Inspects recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bar, J-bar, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
- Inspects facilities for cleanliness and maintains order in recreational areas.
- Participates in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
- Instructs participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activity.
- Maintains information on emergency medical treatment and weather and beach conditions, using report forms.