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33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 21033$15.36/hr$13.28/hr$13.65/hr$14.97/hr$16.86/hr$18.36/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services110$17.15/hr
Leisure and Hospitality1,050$14.97/hr
Other Services480$15.50/hr
Public Administration760$15.73/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 50$14.54/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 50$13.44/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 60$14.04/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 100$15.04/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 110$15.50/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 110$13.74/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 110$13.60/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 130$14.24/hr6.7%
Central Minnesota 150$16.46/hr8.5%
Southeast Balance of State 170$14.34/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 180$15.50/hr6.9%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 180$15.02/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 190$14.34/hr8.2%
Northwest Balance of State 190$14.97/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 210$14.97/hr8.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,540$17.09/hr7.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,690$17.02/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,410$15.87/hr7.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Security Guards 14,030$22.49/hr2.9%
Nursing Assistants 26,970$22.28/hr2.4%
Bailiffs 40$24.64/hr0.0%


  • Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
  • Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
  • Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
  • Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
  • Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
  • Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
  • Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
  • Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
  • Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.