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life guard

Life guards monitor and ensure safety in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to any emergencies.

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DESCRIPTION

Life guards monitor and ensure safety in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to any emergencies. They identify potential risks, advise individuals on proper behaviour and dangerous zones, conduct life-saving techniques such as first aid and supervise activities of the general public.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
health, safety and hygiene legislation

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
supervise pool activities
tolerate stress
OPTIONALOptional competences
maintain quality of pool water
restrain individuals
manage lost and found articles

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Skills overview

34total
15 essential
19 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 15 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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