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Occupational Report for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (33-9092) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Employment Outlook for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Lifeguard 2/2/10 Bend $9.00/hr to $9.93/hr DOE
City Of Oregon City School Lesson Swim Instructor And Lifeguard 1/12/10 Oregon City $9.25/hr
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 1/12/10 Beaverton
State of Oregon License Information for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.62 $8.94 $9.47 $10.17 $11.76 $9.83 $20,449
Multnomah / Washington 8.65 9.09 9.80 11.10 12.10 10.20 21,231
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8.56 8.86 9.34 9.91 11.24 9.73 20,252
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8.67 8.97 9.48 10.00 11.75 9.76 20,318
Lane 8.64 8.91 9.34 9.85 11.25 9.59 19,957
Jackson / Josephine 8.67 8.98 9.49 10.67 12.09 9.97 20,738
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 8.66 8.96 9.46 9.95 11.50 9.71 20,194
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 8.64 8.95 9.45 9.97 11.45 9.68 20,136
Clackamas 8.63 8.93 9.42 10.09 11.48 9.71 20,210
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,642 1,884 242 14.7% 24 122 146
Multnomah / Washington 518 598 80 15.4% 8 39 47
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 212 234 22 10.4% 2 16 18
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 206 228 22 10.7% 2 15 17
Lane 187 212 25 13.4% 3 14 16
Clackamas 154 170 16 10.4% 2 11 13
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 110 143 33 30.0% 3 9 12
Jackson / Josephine 62 70 8 12.9% 1 5 5
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 55 61 6 10.9% 1 4 5
Baker / Union / Wallowa 53 57 4 7.5% 0 4 4
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 41 49 8 19.5% 1 3 4
Grant / Harney / Malheur 29 32 3 10.3% 0 2 2
Douglas 23 23 0 0.0% 0 2 2
Klamath / Lake 22 23 1 4.5% 0 2 2
Coos / Curry 20 23 3 15.0% 0 2 2
Morrow / Umatilla 11 13 2 18.2% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,642
Total, All Industries Private 501
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 53
Administrative and Support Services Private 53
Employment Services Private 53
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 254
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 16
Spectator Sports Private 16
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 238
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Private 233
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 169
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 169
Civic and Social Organizations Private 157
Total, All Industries Local 1,124
Educational Services Local 48
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 48
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Local 403
Public Administration Local 673
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 673
Total, All Industries Tribal 15
Accommodation and Food Services Tribal 15
Educational Requirements for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
  • Clean Pools And Spas
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Follow Written And Verbal Geographic Directions
  • Guard, Patrol Or Monitor Premises To Prevent Theft, Violence Or Infractions Of Rules
  • Know Water Safety
  • Monitor And Maintain Swimming Pool Ph, Temperature, And Chlorine Levels
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Patrol Harbors Or Beach Areas
  • Perform Advanced Level Skiing
  • Perform Advanced Level Swimming
  • Perform Cpr
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide First Aid
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Use Rescue Procedures
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Protective Service Workers, All Other 38%
Security Guards 33%
Animal Control Workers 25%
Crossing Guards 22%
Parking Enforcement Workers 20%