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)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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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 |