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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	46,850
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	28,020
Civic and Social Organizations	21,140
Traveler Accommodation	6,830
Amusement Parks and Arcades	6,160
Elementary and Secondary Schools	2,280
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	1,380
Individual and Family Services	1,300
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	1,080
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	920

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Average Annual Salary	$20,850
Average Hourly Wage	$10.02
Total Employment	123,140