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 |
Northwest Minnesota | 370 | 32 | $11.78/hr | $0.18/hr | $10.63/hr | $10.88/hr | $11.60/hr | $12.39/hr | $13.12/hr |
Minnesota | 3,020 | 275 | $12.76/hr | $0.11/hr | $10.61/hr | $11.06/hr | $11.99/hr | $13.79/hr | $16.04/hr |
U S | 143,940 | 3,599 | $12.42/hr | $0.11/hr | $8.72/hr | $9.65/hr | $11.46/hr | $13.52/hr | $17.59/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 2020 - 2030 | |
Fire Fighters | 650 | $19.66/hr | 5.3% |
Correctional Officers and Jailers | 560 | $22.19/hr | -5.0% |
Fish and Game Wardens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Private Detectives and Investigators | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 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.