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What is a lifeguard's role?
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What is a lifeguard's role?
- Lifeguard Job Profile https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/Lifeguard.aspx
To be assertive
To ensure safety of swimmers
detect hazards
make people feel safe
prevention
using a whistle
knowing how to swim
anticipates danger
alert
aware
have knowledge of techniques
able to scan well
able to recognize swimming ability
enforce rules
takes action when there is an emergency
know the weather
know procedures
focussed
saving people's lives
supervise swimmers
perform first aid
work in different environments (beach, pool, ocean, lake water park)
maintain equipment
know CPR and First Aid
- Need to be certified
make sure area is safe
predict accidents/see potential danger
