Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

• 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.