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Public Service & Safety
- Annual Median Wage$ 27,040$22,420
$37,640
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
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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.
What do they typically do
- 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 needed, using training and medical supplies and equipment
- Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct
- Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information
- Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment
- Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.1%Job Opening 1,369Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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