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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Guam

Want to work as a Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Guam? Here’s what the data says. Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

What do Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Make in Guam?

For lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers working in Guam, the median annual wage is $22,090 per year (or roughly $10.62/hour).Earnings range from $21,430 at the 10th percentile to $37,740 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$21,430	$10.30
25th percentile	$21,430	$10.30
Median (50th)	$22,090	$10.62
75th percentile	$26,510	$12.75
90th percentile	$37,740	$18.14

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Guam relative to the national average — is 1.59, meaning that lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers earn a median of $45,141 per year ($21.70/hour), below the Guam median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 37,492 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers in the U.S.. In Guam alone, approximately 90 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 1,580 lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers.

Top States for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Employment

These states have the highest employment of lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers work.

State	Number Employed
California	21,730
Texas	11,600
Florida	10,010
New York	7,730
Virginia	6,700
Illinois	5,740
Colorado	5,220
Ohio	5,050
New Jersey	4,680
Pennsylvania	4,570
North Carolina	4,550
Washington	3,870
Arizona	3,380
Wisconsin	3,250
Missouri	3,230
Michigan	3,190
Indiana	3,090
Georgia	2,480
Nevada	2,470
Minnesota	2,410

Highest-Paying States for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

The highest-paying states for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$58,640
Hawaii	$55,540
California	$42,520
Washington	$38,510
Massachusetts	$36,830
Colorado	$36,290
Rhode Island	$36,090
New York	$35,890
Vermont	$35,850
Alaska	$35,650

Skills

The most important lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
• Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
• Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
• Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
• Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
• Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
• Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
• Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
• Operate underwater recovery units.

Work Activities

• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Training and Teaching Others
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

Related Careers

Other careers like lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers include:

• Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Paramedics
• Athletic Trainers

Also Known As

Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics Lifeguard, Aquatics Specialist, Beach Attendant, Beach Lifeguard, Bus Monitor, Certified Lifeguard, Certified Ski Patroller, Gamewell Operator, Life Guard, Lifeguard, Marine Safety Officer, OEC Tech (Outdoor Emergency Care Technician), Ocean Lifeguard, Ocean Lifeguard Specialist.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 33-9092.00