Life Guard Protective Services Workers

The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

Types of threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.

The rules and guidelines related to swimming pool safety, such as rules related to child safety, running, diving, waterslides, electrical appliances, food and drinks, water hygiene, and inflatables.

Control a crowd or riot, ensuring people do not cross to areas they are not allowed to access, monitoring the crowd's behaviour and responding to suspicious and violent behaviour.

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and …

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

Move through water by means of the limbs.

Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.

Educate people on safety measures for a certain activity or location.

Help swimmers or water sport participants out of the water when they get into difficulties at a beach or a swimming pool.

Ensure pool bathers' activities comply with the bathing regulations: Inform bathers of pool regulations, perform rescue activities, supervise diving activities and waterslides, take action in case of harassment or trespassing, …

The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.

Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.

Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension …

Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.

Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.

Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.

Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners get them back in their possession.

Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.

Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.

Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.

Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …

Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual …

Assist the police and emergency services where needed.

Understand, apply and follow safeguarding principles, engage professionally with children and work within the boundaries of personal responsibilities.

Carry out administrative work and establish public relations.

Instruct children, adults, beginners and advanced students on swimming techniques and water safety.

Regularly supervise the state of the pool, remove debris or rubbish and keep the deck of the pool clean and safe.

Continuously monitoring the color, temperature and cleanliness of the pool water and take any required action to ensure high standards of water quality in the pool.

Monitor and inspect on a regular basis the condition of the swimming pool and its surrounding infrastructure, such as diving boards, ladders and floors.

Develop policies and programmes that aim to increase the participation and involvement of underrepresented groups in sport, such as women and girls, ethnic minority groups, disabled people and, in some …