Life Guards and Ski Patrollers
Life guards and ski patrollers monitor recreational areas, such as lakes and ski runs. They rescue people and provide first aid when needed.
Both lifeguards and ski patrollers need to be the very best at what they are watching: swimming and skiing. They need to be able to rescue and treat people for a variety of things, from dangerous currents to falls to heart attacks while taking a chair lift up the mountain
Quick Facts
Wages: Well below the median $10.00 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
15.2%
Above average
Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training
Skills Needed:
Listening, Monitoring Performance, Teaching
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Life rings, Manlift or personnel lift, Water samplers
- Technology: Desktop publishing software, Spreadsheet software,
Job Title Examples:
Aquatics Director, Beach Attendant, Health Club Attendant
