(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Job Description
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury. |
100
|
Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers. |
99
|
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment. |
97
|
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment. |
97
|
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information. |
95
|
Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness. |
93
|
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct. |
88
|
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information. |
81
|
Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear. |
69
|
Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision. |
57
|
Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts. |
31
|
Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests. |
26
|
Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions. |
14
|
Operate underwater recovery units. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
70
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
67
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
66
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
64
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
64
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
56
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
51
|
Processing Information
|
50
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
49
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
47
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
45
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
44
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
43
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
42
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
41
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
40
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
40
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
39
|
Getting Information
|
37
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
35
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
33
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
32
|
Thinking Creatively
|
29
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
29
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
28
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
28
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
27
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
25
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
25
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
25
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
22
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
18
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
18
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
16
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
15
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
8
|
Interacting With Computers
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|