O*NET-SOC 33-9092.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7508/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d3.508/2020
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.3808/2020
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.2508/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2020
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c3.1208/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2020
Far Vision1.A.4.a.23.508/2020
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.508/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.2508/2020
Selective Attention1.A.1.g.13.2508/2020
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.Core9708/2020
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.Core9708/2020
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.Core9608/2020
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.Core9708/2020
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.Core9708/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.3811/2023
Social4.1611/2023
Conventional3.5111/2023
Enterprising2.8611/2023
Investigative2.2411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.