Lifeguard Instructor Legal, Social & Cultural Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Lifeguard Instructor Do?
Lifeguard instructors teach future (professional) lifeguards the necessary programmes and methods needed to become a licensed lifeguard. They provide training on safety supervision of all swimmers, assessment of potentially hazardous situations, rescue-specific swimming and diving techniques, first aid treatment for swimming-related injuries, and they inform students on preventative lifeguard responsibilities. They ensure students are aware of the importance of checking safe water quality, heeding risk management and being aware of the necessary protocols and regulations regarding lifeguarding and rescuing. They monitor the students' progress, evaluate them through theoretical and practical tests and award the lifeguard licenses when obtained.
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Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
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Skills You Need to Become a Lifeguard Instructor
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EssentialHealth, Safety And Hygiene Legislation knowledge
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
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EssentialAssessment Processes knowledge
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …
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EssentialFirst Aid knowledge
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.
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EssentialCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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EssentialLaw Enforcement knowledge
The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.
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EssentialAdapt Teaching To Student's Capabilities skill
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students' individual learning needs and goals.
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EssentialApply Teaching Strategies skill
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …
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EssentialAssess Students skill
Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …
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EssentialDemonstrate When Teaching skill
Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.
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EssentialEncourage Students To Acknowledge Their Achievements skill
Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialGive Constructive Feedback skill
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …
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EssentialGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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EssentialObserve Student's Progress skill
Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.
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EssentialProvide Advice On Breaches Of Regulation skill
Advise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.
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EssentialProvide Lesson Materials skill
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
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EssentialSwim skill
Move through water by means of the limbs.
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EssentialTest Safety Strategies skill
Test policies and strategies related to risk and safety management and procedures, such as testing evacuation plans, safety equipment, and carrying out drills.
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EssentialEducate On Emergency Management skill
Educate communities, organisations, or individuals on risk management and emergency response, such as how to develop and implement prevention and reaction strategies, and educate on emergency policies specific to the …
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EssentialProvide Advice On Safety skill
Educate people on safety measures for a certain activity or location.
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EssentialTeach Law Enforcement Principles skill
Instruct students in the theory and practice of law enforcement, more specifically in courses such as crime prevention, crash investigation, and firearms training, with the aim of assisting them in …
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OptionalLegal Use-of-force knowledge
The characteristics of the use-of-force, which is a legal doctrine employed by police and army forces, to regulate acts of violence during interventions. Use-of-force is ought to balance security needs …
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OptionalAdult Education knowledge
Instruction targeted at adult students, both in a recreational and in an academic context, for self-improvement purposes, or to better equip the students for the labour market.
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OptionalSwimming Pool Chemicals knowledge
Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.
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OptionalFire Safety Regulations knowledge
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
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OptionalSecurity Threats knowledge
Types of threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.
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OptionalProtective Measures Related To Swimming Pool Chemicals knowledge
Type of equipment used to protect oneself to the exposure to swimming pool chemicals such as chemical goggles, impervious gloves and boots for any chemical handling activities.
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OptionalControl Crowd skill
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.
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OptionalHandle Veterinary Emergencies skill
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
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OptionalIdentify Security Threats skill
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Attendance skill
Keep track of the pupils who are absent by recording their names on a list of absentees.
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OptionalManage Emergency Evacuation Plans skill
Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.
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OptionalManage Resources For Educational Purposes skill
Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …
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OptionalManage Theft Prevention skill
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
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OptionalOperate Radio Equipment skill
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 …
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OptionalPractice Vigilance skill
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 …
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OptionalProvide First Aid To Animals skill
Administer emergency treatment to prevent deterioration of the condition, suffering and pain until veterinary assistance can be sought. Basic emergency treatment needs to be done by non-veterinarians prior to first-aid …
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OptionalRestrain Individuals skill
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 …
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OptionalUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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OptionalAssist Pool Users skill
Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.
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OptionalRescue Bathers skill
Help swimmers or water sport participants out of the water when they get into difficulties at a beach or a swimming pool.
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