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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security |
| Indiana Average Salary | $28,621.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 0 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,137 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.94 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 6,305 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 28.27 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Professionalism
Integrity
Information Gathering
Customer Service
Leadership
Decision-making
Conflict Management
Following Directions
Organization
Intellectual Risk-taking
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Professionalism
Integrity
Information Gathering
Customer Service
Leadership
Decision-making
Conflict Management
Following Directions
Organization
Intellectual Risk-taking
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning
Monitor alarm systems to detect fires or other emergencies
Monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
Monitor audio or video transmission
Monitor operational activities to ensure conformance to standards, regulations, or protocols
Monitor lodging or dining facility operations
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations
Observe actions of participants
Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence
Monitor performance of others
Monitor traffic conditions or signals
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Monitor atmospheric or meteorological conditions
Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards
Monitor contract performance
Monitor operating conditions
Patrol areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations and laws
Monitor entrance or exit of persons
Monitor alarm systems to detect fires or other emergencies
Monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
Monitor audio or video transmission
Monitor operational activities to ensure conformance to standards, regulations, or protocols
Monitor lodging or dining facility operations
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations
Observe actions of participants
Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence
Monitor performance of others
Monitor traffic conditions or signals
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Monitor atmospheric or meteorological conditions
Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards
Monitor contract performance
Monitor operating conditions
Patrol areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations and laws
Monitor entrance or exit of persons
Performing General Physical Activities
Rescue people or animals from dangerous or hazardous situations
Guard area or premises
Identify public safety hazards
Enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
Operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
Participate in recreational activities
Lead recreational activities
Guard area or premises
Identify public safety hazards
Enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
Operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
Participate in recreational activities
Lead recreational activities
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Booster Skills & Certifications
Job Seekers possessing booster skills & certifications, such as those listed below, added to core skills are more marketable, harder to find and expensive to hire.
Hard to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be hard to fill. These skills and certifications make a job seeker more in demand because the skills are not widely available.
Expensive to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be expensive to fill. Job seekers with these skills and certifications are likely to earn more money.
| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching | ||||
| Staff Management | ||||
| Water Safety Instructor | ||||
| Certified Lifeguard | ||||
| Safety Training | ||||
| Certified Pool/Spa Operator | ||||
| First Aid | ||||
| Public Health and Safety | ||||
| Fundraising |
