Job Description Lifeguards are there to ensure a safe day at
the pool or beach. They prevent accidents before they happen. For
example, if they see horse-play they stop it right away. They
explain the rules to new swimmers and enforce them to returning
ones. They save the drowning and ones who cant swim. Lifeguards
take a certain training course to know what to do in case of
emergency.
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Things Lifeguards Must Know How to Swim CPR Mouth to Mouth
Teach Swimming Lessons First-Aid Rescue Skills Caring for Head or
Neck Injuries
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Education Becoming a lifeguard is simple! Must be 15 years of
age Take the lifeguard course Pass the lifeguard course
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Salary Salaries can vary depending on location, experience, and
level of training. May earn anywhere between minimum wage to $14 an
hour. Lifeguards who work full-time, all year round may earn
anywhere from $16-$27 an hour. Beach lifeguards generally earn more
than pool lifeguards due to more responsibilities.
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Job Outlook Kids will always swim in pools and on beaches. When
technology improves there may be more need to watch the children
and ensure their safety. Sdmylife.com predicted that the demand for
lifeguards will increase.
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Qualifications CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate
Observation Skills Teamwork Some-what Muscular People Person Rule
Enforcer Caring
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Work Environment Outdoor Pool Indoor Pool Beach Kid Pools Gyms
(Ex. YMCA) Hotels Resorts Summer Camp
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Working Conditions Hot Cold Rainy Stormy Windy These conditions
may lessen or greater the chance for accidents. (Ex. Wind causes
more waves, which may cause a person to drown.)
