Lifeguards can work at a variety of locations, including recreational swimming pools, water parks, beaches and lakes. They work with other Lifeguards to ensure the safety of swimmers, perform rescues, and in certain situations, perform lifesaving first aid. Their job is to ensure that guests have a fun and safe environment in which to swim and lounge about with family and friends. They may also be responsible for cleaning the area and checking water quality. This is especially important for Pool Lifeguards.
Was macht ein Lifeguard?
A Lifeguard, or Lifesaver, is responsible for surveying a body of water and conducting rescues to help weak or injured swimmers get to safety. Their duties include speaking with swimmers to enforce swimming rules keeping track of each swimmer in the water and administering first aid to injured swimmers.
Aufgaben
Ein Lifeguard sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Lifeguard ausführen können sollte:
Opening and closing the pool each day according to scheduled hours
Regularly treat the pool with the correct amount of chemicals
Closely monitoring activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift
Directing swimmers out of water in dangerous conditions
Closely monitoring weather reports to make sure guests remain safe
Providing swim lessons and coaching swim team when applicable
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Lifeguard verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
Current ARC certification
CPR and First Aid certifications
Successful completion of a pre-employment in-water practical skills test
Experience coaching swim teams and teaching swimming lessons
Two or more years of lifeguard experience
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