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Common Tasks

1.Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
2.Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
3.Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
4.Examine injured persons, and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary, utilizing training and medical supplies and equipment.
5.Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities, and provide safety precaution information.
6.Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
7.Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
8.Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
9.Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
10.Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
11.Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars in order to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
12.Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment such as ski lifts.
13.Operate underwater recovery units.
14.Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.

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