Public
This is the primary responsibility of lifeguards when supervising patrons in the water.
What is ensuring public safety?
A lifeguard shows teamwork by always being ready to do this during an emergency.
What is being prepared?
A lifeguard fulfills this responsibility by arriving on time and ready to work.
What is punctuality?
Lifeguards stay hydrated and take breaks to avoid this common workplace danger.
What is fatigue?
A lifeguard demonstrates this skill by quickly identifying a swimmer in distress.
What is scanning or surveillance?
Regularly participating in these helps lifeguards maintain skills and readiness.
What are in-service trainings or drills?
Completing these forms after an incident is essential for employer records.
What are incident reports?
Lifeguards must regularly practice these skills to ensure confidence during emergencies.
What are rescue techniques/scenarios?
Lifeguards must enforce these to ensure everyone's safety around the pool?
What are rules and regulations?
This term describes the lifeguard's responsibility to provide feedback to peers during practice.
What is constructive feedback?
Employers expect lifeguards to maintain these professional certifications.
What is SFA & NLS?
This is a lifeguard's responsibility to maintain physical fitness for their role.
What is regular exercise?
Lifeguards educate the public by providing these during swim lessons or safety talks.
What are water smart messages?
Effective non-verbal communication.
What are hand signals?
Wearing this shows professionalism and represents the employer's standards.
What is the lifeguard uniform?
Lifeguards must also manage this aspect of health to stay alert and focused on duty.
What is mental well-being?