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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
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This source lists 15 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2020.
15 tasks shown
Core · Task 5041 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
Core · Task 5039 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
Core · Task 5040 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
Core · Task 5042 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Core · Task 5044 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
Core · Task 20129 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
Core · Task 5045 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
Core · Task 5043 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
Core · Task 5046 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
Core · Task 5048 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
Supplemental · Task 5049 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Supplemental · Task 5051 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Operate underwater recovery units.
Supplemental · Task 5047 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
Supplemental · Task 5050 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
Supplemental · Task 5052 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
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