Life Guards and Ski Patrollers


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Life Guards and Ski Patrollers

Life Guards and Ski Patrollers - Employment & Outlook

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 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)

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Illinois
5,942
Medium
&
8.9%
2.7%
>>>>
1,873
High
  Champaign Area
144
Medium
&
6.9%
1.9%
>>>>
45
Moderate
  Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area
115
Small
&
6.1%
-1.2%
>>>>
36
Few
  Cook County
2,611
Medium
&
10.3%
3.0%
>>>>
833
High
  Decatur Area
44
Very small
&
2.3%
0.1%
>>>>
13
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
322
Medium
&
23.3%
4.0%
>>>>
113
High
  Du Page County
619
Medium
&
4.7%
3.7%
>>>>
189
High
  Edwardsville Area
126
Small
&
17.5%
4.4%
>>>>
42
Moderate
  Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area
44
Small
&
0.0%
-2.2%
>>>>
13
Few
  Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area
61
Small
&
0.0%
-0.1%
>>>>
18
Few
  Lake County
362
Medium
&
0.8%
2.6%
>>>>
107
Moderate
  McHenry County
115
Small
&
21.7%
6.1%
>>>>
39
Few
  Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area
71
Small
&
2.8%
0.2%
>>>>
22
Few
  Northwest Illinois Area
113
Small
&
6.2%
5.1%
>>>>
36
Few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
267
Medium
&
9.4%
1.3%
>>>>
83
Moderate
  Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area
91
Small
&
3.3%
-1.6%
>>>>
27
Few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
90
Small
&
22.2%
1.8%
>>>>
31
Few
  Rockford Area
173
Medium
&
5.8%
2.4%
>>>>
53
Moderate
  Shawnee National Forest Area
40
Very small
&
0.0%
-0.3%
>>>>
11
Very few
  Springfield Area
130
Small
&
6.9%
-0.8%
>>>>
40
Few
  St Louis-Belleville Area
141
Small
&
2.1%
0.2%
>>>>
42
Few
  Vermilion County
25
Very small
&
-8.0%
-5.1%
>>>>
7
Very few
  Will County
243
Medium
&
-0.8%
5.4%
>>>>
71
Moderate
United States
149,700
Medium
&
5.8%
3.1%
>>>>
42,700
High
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.