life guard
Life guards monitor and ensure safety in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to any emergencies. They identify potential risks, advise individuals on proper behaviour and dangerous zones, conduct life-saving techniques such as first aid and supervise activities of the general public.
Also called: pool attendant, beach lifeguard, swimming pool lifeguard, lifeguard, lifesaver, rescuer
- 15
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- bodyguard5 skills in common
- door supervisor4 skills in common
- fire service vehicle operator4 skills in common
- lifeguard instructor4 skills in common
- rescue diver4 skills in common
- crowd controller3 skills in common
- first aid instructor3 skills in common
- hospital porter3 skills in common
Essential skills
15- advise on safety measures
- assist pool users
- control crowd
- first aid
- handle veterinary emergencies
- health, safety and hygiene legislation
- practice vigilance
- provide first aid
- react calmly in stressful situations
- rescue bathers
- security threats
- supervise pool activities
- swim
- swimming pool safety guidelines
- tolerate stress
Optional skills
19- assist emergency services
- contribute to the safeguarding of children
- deal with aggressive behaviour
- fire safety regulations
- give swimming lessons
- liaise with security authorities
- maintain pool cleanliness
- maintain quality of pool water
- manage emergency evacuation plans
- manage lost and found articles
- manage major incidents
- manage theft prevention
- monitor swimming-pool infrastructure
- operate fire extinguishers
- operate radio equipment
- perform clerical duties
- promote equality in sport activities
- restrain individuals
- swimming pool chemicals
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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