The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Local government agencies (pools and public beaches)
- Fitness and sports centers
- Country clubs
- Water parks
- Resorts and hotels
Outlook
Growth for these careers will be much faster than average. Many clubs, fitness centers, and municipal recreation centers have pools and need lifeguards. Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding continue to be popular increasing the need for ski patrollers.
Job openings occur as there is high turnover in each of these areas. Job prospects may be best for those with experience and certifications.
Life Guards and Ski Patrollers (CIS 100359)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
5,394 Medium |
& |
25.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,646 High |
| Champaign Area |
111 Small |
& |
17.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
96 Small |
& |
1.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Cook County |
2,532 Medium |
& |
29.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
798 High |
| Decatur Area |
45 Small |
& |
2.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
263 Medium |
& |
38.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
88 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
466 Medium |
& |
25.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
142 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
102 Small |
& |
9.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
46 Small |
& |
-4.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
62 Small |
& |
14.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Lake County |
276 Medium |
& |
48.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
99 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
99 Small |
& |
30.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
72 Small |
& |
16.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
112 Small |
& |
1.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
235 Medium |
& |
9.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
63 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
83 Small |
& |
6.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
94 Small |
& |
14.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Rockford Area |
151 Small |
& |
29.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
44 Small |
& |
2.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
129 Small |
& |
13.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
125 Small |
& |
6.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Vermilion County |
27 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Will County |
208 Medium |
& |
30.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
66 Moderate |
| United States |
113,500 Medium |
& |
6.2% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
35,000 High |