Life Guards and Ski Patrollers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, life guards and ski patrollers:

Have a high level of social contact. They talk to skiers and swimmers and may teach classes.
Are greatly responsible for the health and safety of others.
Are sometimes placed in conflict situations in which others may be unpleasant or angry.
Sometimes speak in front of a large group of people, such as when demonstrating how to use equipment.
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Communicate with skiers and swimmers in person on a daily basis.
Work in a group or as part of a team.
Write letters and memos on a monthly basis.
Are somewhat responsible for the work done by other guards and patrollers.

May work indoors or outdoors. Ski patrollers are more likely to only work indoors when writing incident reports.
Are often exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable, such as children playing at a swimming pool.
Often wear protective gear to stay warm or use sunblock to protect themselves from the sun.
Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that may cause sunburns or frostbite.
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Work near other people, but usually have a few feet of space separating them from others.

Must be exact in their work. Errors could seriously endanger the safety of swimmers or skiers.
Often make decisions that affect skiers and swimmers. They are able to make most decisions without talking to a supervisor.
Are able to set some tasks and goals for the day without talking to a supervisor.