Salary for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

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Lifeguards, ski patrol and other recreational protective service workers are charged with the responsibility of monitoring, assisting and protecting individuals partaking in recreational activities at venues such as ski slopes, recreational resorts as well as public and private pools and beaches. They must be able to train and assist recreational participants in performing activities such as skiing or swimming. Additionally, they must be able to act as first responders in the case of an accident or injury. Effective communication with other law enforcement agencies and health care workers is essential for protecting those they monitor. They must also have an extensive working knowledge of the recreational equipment being used, and diligently monitor that equipment for flaws or needed repairs. A high school diploma is required for employment in this professional field.

A Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker can earn average salaries in a range of $18,490 - $38,330 based on education and experience. can get an average wage of twenty-seven thousand and fifty dollars on a yearly basis.

can obtain the highest salaries in Hawaii, where they get average compensation of close to $50,100. People with this job title have the most lucrative average salary level in Public Administration, where they can get salary pay of $29,200.

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