Explore the Career Kingdom:
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.
Other names for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers:
Aquatics Director, Beach Attendant, Beach Lifeguard, Bus Monitor, Cafeteria Monitor, Gamewell Operator, Health Club Attendant, Lifeguard, Park Ranger, Playground Monitor, Pool Attendant, Ranger, Recreation Attendant, Recreation Director, Rescue Worker, Ski Patrol Director, Ski Patroller, Spa Attendant, Surveillance System Monitor, Swim Instructor, Water Safety Instructor (WSI),
What do Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers do?
Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars in order to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment such as ski lifts.
Operate underwater recovery units.
Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
Examine injured persons, and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary, utilizing training and medical supplies and equipment.
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.
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
