Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

People in this career often have these skills:

• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
• Rescue people from hazardous situations.
• Request emergency personnel.
• Administer first aid.
• Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.

• Inspect facilities for cleanliness.
• Record information about environmental conditions.
• Maintain operational records.
• Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.
• Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
• Operate ships or other watercraft.
• Provide safety training.
• Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
• Train employees in proper work procedures.
• Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
• Participate in athletic events.

• Childcare Workers

• Bailiffs

• Personal Care Aides

• Physical Therapist Aides

• Security Guards

• Parking Enforcement Workers

• Baggage Porters and Bellhops

• Funeral Attendants

• Occupational Therapy Aides

• Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants