[Core] [97% incumbents] Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
  DWAs: Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
  DWAs: Rescue people from hazardous situations.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
  DWAs: Administer first aid.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
  DWAs: Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities for cleanliness.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
  DWAs: Record information about environmental conditions. | Maintain operational records.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
  DWAs: Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence. | Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Operate underwater recovery units.
  DWAs: Operate ships or other watercraft.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
  DWAs: Train employees in proper work procedures.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
  DWAs: Participate in athletic events.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
  DWAs: Request emergency personnel.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
  DWAs: Provide safety training.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [96% incumbents] Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
  DWAs: Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities for cleanliness.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.00 lvl:4.77) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.64 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:3.45 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:3.08 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.02 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Psychology (imp:2.95 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.68 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.48 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.44 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:2.35 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Law and Government (imp:2.29 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:2.24 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.18 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.18 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.18 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.13 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mechanical (imp:2.09 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Biology (imp:2.09 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mathematics (imp:2.06 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:1.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.82 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.76 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.74 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.64 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.58 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Building and Construction (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.51) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Far Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Number Facility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.59 lvl:5.50) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.44 lvl:5.66) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.10 lvl:4.00) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.06 lvl:2.91) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.91 lvl:3.45) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.88 lvl:3.78) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:3.85 lvl:3.08) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.82 lvl:3.67) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.82 lvl:4.01) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.74 lvl:3.48) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.55 lvl:3.98) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.53 lvl:4.36) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.43 lvl:4.51) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.34 lvl:3.29) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.30 lvl:3.67) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.29 lvl:4.25) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.25 lvl:3.73) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.19 lvl:3.89) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.18 lvl:3.68) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.06 lvl:3.35) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.19) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.00 lvl:2.68) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:2.98 lvl:2.84) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.88 lvl:3.79) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.83) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.79 lvl:2.69) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.75 lvl:2.34) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.66 lvl:2.43) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.66 lvl:2.74) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.64 lvl:2.68) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.63 lvl:2.95) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.62 lvl:1.74) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.52 lvl:2.20) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Working with Computers (imp:2.50 lvl:2.11) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.47 lvl:1.87) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.43 lvl:2.28) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.38 lvl:2.17) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.34 lvl:2.09) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.02 lvl:1.89) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.87 lvl:1.55) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.58 lvl:1.31) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.51) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Empathy (imp:1.80) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.60) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.55) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.53) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.49) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:1.11) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.04) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Humility (imp:0.84) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.80) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.33) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.39) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Time Management (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 157,550
  annual_median    : $33,580
  annual_pct10     : $25,780
  annual_pct25     : $28,880
  annual_pct75     : $37,520
  annual_pct90     : $43,970
  annual_mean      : $34,470
  hourly_median    : $16.14

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($60,400)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.766x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   56,730  median: $  34,700
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   56,310  median: $  32,860
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   20,280  median: $  31,200
  Educational Services                     emp:    8,560  median: $  33,440
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    6,640  median: $  35,060
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,480  median: $  33,030
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,820  median: $  32,540
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,690  median: $  33,710

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   56,730  median: $  34,700
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   56,310  median: $  32,860
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   20,280  median: $  31,200
  Educational Services                     emp:    8,560  median: $  33,440
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    6,640  median: $  35,060
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,480  median: $  33,030
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,820  median: $  32,540
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,690  median: $  33,710

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fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:01:09.354536Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: National Park Service (similarity: 0.4043)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Park_Service
  QID: Q308439
  Extract: The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the United States Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The

  Title: The Flight Attendant (similarity: 0.1935)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flight_Attendant
  QID: Q55635222
  Extract: The Flight Attendant is an American dark comedy drama mystery thriller television series developed by Steve Yockey based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Chris Bohjalian. It stars Kaley Cuoco in the title role and premiered on HBO Max on November 26, 2020. In December 2020, the series was renew

  Title: Sydney Johnson (valet) (similarity: 0.1474)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Johnson_(valet)
  QID: Q115806841
  Extract: Sydney Johnson was a Bahamian-born personal attendant who notably served as the valet and footman to Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, and his wife, Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, for more than thirty years. He later worked for the Egyptian businessman Moh

  Title: Nuzzle and Scratch (similarity: 0.2637)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuzzle_and_Scratch
  QID: Q7070705
  Extract: Nuzzle and Scratch is a British children's television programme, shown on CBeebies from 1 September 2008, that ran for three series with two spin offs up to 4 March 2011. The show also aired on the international CBeebies channels in Poland and Australia. They showed two spin offs, Hoof And Safety, a

  Title: The Beach at Night (similarity: 0.1978)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_at_Night
  QID: Q116959762
  Extract: The Beach at Night is a children's novel written by Italian writer Elena Ferrante.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task lists, work activities, and clear industry employment patterns. BLS wage data provides robust market intelligence, though some geographic variation suggests location-dependent demand patterns.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:45:08.035814+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,594
tokens_output        : 4,221
cost_usd             : $0.045712
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specific occupation category. The closest semantic neighbor was National Park Service, which relates to outdoor safety and public service but doesn't specifically address recreational protective services.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers monitor recreational areas such as pools, beaches, and ski slopes to ensure participant safety and provide emergency assistance. These professionals combine vigilant surveillance with emergency response capabilities, serving as the first line of defense against accidents and hazards in recreational settings. They perform rescues, administer first aid, enforce safety regulations, and maintain equipment to protect public safety during recreational activities.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves patrolling assigned recreational areas on foot, in vehicles, or from observation towers while continuously scanning for potential hazards or safety violations. Workers test water quality by monitoring chemical levels, inspect equipment and facilities for safety compliance, and document weather conditions and incident reports. When emergencies arise, they perform rescues using specialized techniques and equipment, administer first aid or CPR to injured persons, and coordinate with emergency medical services. They spend significant time warning participants about unsafe conditions, inclement weather, or rule violations, while also assisting with training new staff members and participating in safety demonstrations.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong problem sensitivity abilities and maintain exceptional dependability, as lives literally depend on their vigilance and quick response. They demonstrate high integrity and cautiousness while working effectively with the public, combining physical fitness with calm decision-making under pressure. Successful workers have keen observational skills and far vision capabilities, allowing them to detect potential dangers across large recreational areas. They thrive on helping others and find fulfillment in preventing accidents and saving lives, while being comfortable with the seasonal and often part-time nature of many positions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require minimal formal education, with 39.2% of workers having less than a high school diploma and 21.1% holding a high school diploma according to O*NET data. Entry typically involves obtaining relevant certifications such as lifeguard training, CPR certification, and first aid credentials through organizations like the American Red Cross. Many employers provide on-the-job training for specific equipment and procedures. Post-secondary certificates in related fields account for 17.3% of workers, often in areas like recreation, emergency services, or outdoor education.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads toward supervisory roles in recreation management, emergency services coordination, or specialized positions in aquatics management and safety training. Many workers transition into related protective service careers such as firefighting, emergency medical services, or security positions, leveraging their emergency response experience. Some advance to become aquatics coordinators, marine safety officers, or outdoor emergency care specialists, while others may pursue additional education to enter full-time emergency services or recreation management careers.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 157,550 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $33,580, ranging from $25,780 to $43,970 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Geographic variation is substantial, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $60,400 compared to Puerto Rico's $21,840, reflecting a 2.77x ratio difference. Employment is concentrated in government sectors (56,730 workers) and arts, entertainment, and recreation industries (56,310 workers), indicating strong public sector demand. The seasonal nature of many positions and geographic clustering around recreational areas creates distinct employment patterns tied to tourism and recreational facility operations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces low automation risk due to its emphasis on human judgment, physical rescue capabilities, and direct public interaction that cannot be replicated by technology. The core work activities of assisting and caring for others, performing general physical activities, and making real-time safety decisions require human problem sensitivity and adaptability. While surveillance technology may enhance monitoring capabilities, the need for immediate physical response, emergency medical care, and human judgment in crisis situations ensures continued demand for human workers.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Firefighters (33-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical emergency response skills including problem sensitivity (4.0+ importance), first aid administration, and public safety knowledge (3.6 importance).
    data: Problem Sensitivity importance 4.0
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge 3.6
    data: Emergency response tasks
  [task_similarity] Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct overlap in administering first aid and emergency medical care, with shared medicine and dentistry knowledge requirements (3.0 importance).
    data: Administer first aid task
    data: Medicine and Dentistry knowledge 3.0
    data: Emergency medical treatments
  [career_pathway] Recreation Workers (39-9032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural career progression pathway sharing customer service focus (4.0 importance) and recreational environment expertise.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge 4.0
    data: Recreation demonstrations task
    data: Recreational areas monitoring
  [riasec_cluster] Security Guards (33-9032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within the Realistic-Social RIASEC cluster with shared protective service functions and public safety focus.
    data: RIASEC R:6.27, S:4.24
    data: Protective service classification
    data: Monitoring and surveillance tasks
  [knowledge_overlap] Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (19-5012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Significant overlap in public safety and security knowledge (3.6 importance) and safety inspection responsibilities.
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge 3.6
    data: Inspecting Equipment task 4.1 importance
    data: Safety enforcement duties

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['lifeguard', 'ski patrol', 'beach patrol', 'pool safety', 'water safety', 'recreational safety', 'patrol officer', 'safety monitor']
  exclude_keywords : ['security guard', 'police', 'firefighter', 'EMT', 'paramedic']
  title_patterns   : ['*lifeguard*', '*patrol*', '*safety*', '*aquatic*', '*beach*']
  common_variations: ['beach lifeguard', 'pool lifeguard', 'ski patrol', 'marine safety officer', 'aquatics specialist', 'certified lifeguard', 'ocean lifeguard', 'recreational safety worker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'safety', 'recreational', 'principles', 'activities', 'emergency', 'techniques', 'services', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'human', 'ideas', 'monitoring', 'procedures', 'management', 'physical', 'materials']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01553  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01516  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  inference:7%
equipment                  32  0.01183  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:72%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
safety                     20  0.00739  inference            inference:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:15%
recreational               16  0.00592  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:38%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 16  0.00592  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 15  0.00554  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:13%
emergency                  13  0.00481  inference            inference:77%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:8%
techniques                 12  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  inference:8%
services                   12  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
includes                   12  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                      11  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
ideas                      11  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                 10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
procedures                 10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
management                 10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
physical                   10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
materials                  10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                    9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
service                     9  0.00333  inference            inference:44%  wikipedia:33%  onet_dimensions:22%
public                      9  0.00333  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:44%
resources                   9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
quickly                     9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
response                    9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:44%
orientation                 9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                     8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
medical                     7  0.00259  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:43%  inference:43%  onet_dimensions:14%