According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers. | 95% |
| Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment. | 95% |
| Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury. | 94% |
| Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment. | 93% |
| Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct. | 85% |
| Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels. | 85% |
| Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information. | 85% |
| Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions. | 84% |
| Operate underwater recovery units. | 82% |
| Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information. | 81% |
| Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear. | 81% |
| Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision. | 73% |
| Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts. | 72% |
| Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness. | 72% |
| Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests. | 48% |
