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.
Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
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.
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Operate underwater recovery units.
Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
Work Context
Work With Work Group or Team — 67% responded "Extremely important".
Freedom to Make Decisions — 36% responded "Limited freedom".
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 63% responded "Every day".
Structured versus Unstructured Work — 38% responded "Limited freedom".
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 46% responded "Very important".
Telephone — 32% responded "Every day".
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 49% responded "Every day".
Exposed to Disease or Infections — 44% responded "Once a week or more but not every day".
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 37% responded "Once a month or more but not every week".
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 57% responded "Every day".
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 40% responded "Every day".
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 36% responded "High responsibility".
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 41% responded "Every day".
Coordinate or Lead Others — 47% responded "Very important".
Spend Time Sitting — 43% responded "Less than half the time".
Exposed to Contaminants — 45% responded "Every day".
Spend Time Standing — 39% responded "About half the time".
Outdoors, Under Cover — 48% responded "Every day".
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
