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.
Lifeguard duties and responsibilities
Lifeguards are responsible for many duties during a typical shift. A job description for a Lifeguard may contain the following duties and responsibilities:
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.
Organizing and overseeing pool parties
Providing swim lessons and coaching swim team when applicable.