Lifeguard/swim instructor vs ski patrol

The differences between lifeguard/swim instructors and ski patrols can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a ski patrol has an average salary of $32,774, which is higher than the $27,743 average annual salary of a lifeguard/swim instructor.

The top three skills for a lifeguard/swim instructor include first-aid, lifeguard training and customer service. The most important skills for a ski patrol are patrol, trail maintenance, and first-aid.

Lifeguard/swim instructor vs ski patrol overview

	Lifeguard/Swim Instructor	Ski Patrol
Yearly salary	$27,743	$32,774
Hourly rate	$13.34	$15.76
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	27,819	20,950
Job satisfaction	2	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	26	26
Years of experience	-	-

Lifeguard/swim instructor vs ski patrol salary

Lifeguard/swim instructors and ski patrols have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lifeguard/Swim Instructor	Ski Patrol
Average salary	$27,743	$32,774
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $35,000	Between $24,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Sunnyvale, CA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	The Phelps School	-
Best paying industry	Education	-

Differences between lifeguard/swim instructor and ski patrol education

There are a few differences between a lifeguard/swim instructor and a ski patrol in terms of educational background:

	Lifeguard/Swim Instructor	Ski Patrol
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lifeguard/swim instructor vs ski patrol demographics

Here are the differences between lifeguard/swim instructors' and ski patrols' demographics:

	Lifeguard/Swim Instructor	Ski Patrol
Average age	26	26
Gender ratio	Male, 39.1% Female, 60.9%	Male, 72.0% Female, 28.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Asian, 4.3% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 8.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 5.2% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between lifeguard/swim instructor and ski patrol duties and responsibilities

Lifeguard/swim instructor example responsibilities.

Design and implement a learn-to-swim program for ages 2-25.
Conduct learn-to-swim classes for various ages and swimming levels.
Plan daily activities, games, devotions, bible lessons, evening lessons, song times and meals.
Inspect recreational area for cleanliness; maintain quality of pool water levels by testing chemical levels
Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of assign area and perform general housekeeping of assign area; maintain water safety equipment.
Create and run up to date and relevant swimming drills that are both fun and beneficial for students.

Ski patrol example responsibilities.

Manage surveillance of DUI traffic offenders in Jacksonville
Certify first responder and CPR.
Attend both ALS and BLS patient transport calls.
Respond to all medical emergencies and assist EMT's in response to the call with siren transport.
Obtain USAR technician level certifications and pump operator certifications.Skills UsedSupervisory skills, prehospital skills, FTO and preceptor skills.
Manage surveillance of DUI traffic offenders in Jacksonville

Lifeguard/swim instructor vs ski patrol skills

Common lifeguard/swim instructor skills

First-Aid, 27%
Lifeguard Training, 12%
Customer Service, 10%
Emergency Situations, 10%
Cleanliness, 8%
Pool Deck, 3%

Common ski patrol skills

Patrol, 43%
Trail Maintenance, 10%
First-Aid, 10%
CPR, 7%
Guest Service, 6%
Medical Care, 2%