Lifeguard - Female

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Responsibilities and duties

The key functions of the Lifeguard whilst supervising the pool are:

• keep a close watch over the pool and the pool users, exercising the appropriate level of control
• be able to supervise the pool from the correct Lifeguard positions
• remain on Poolside at all times whilst the pool is in use
• communicate effectively with pool users and other staff
• be alert and be seen to be alert
• anticipate problems and prevent accidents
• intervene to prevent behaviour which is unsafe
• identify emergencies quickly and take appropriate action
• effect a rescue from the water
• give immediate first aid to any casualty
• enforce the pool rules and admissions policy
• be punctual
• carry out swimmer head counts
• conform to the uniform policy, including t-shirt, shorts, and whistle
• be fully aware of the contents of the SOP & act accordingly
• Communicate with the guests – including creating a friendly atmosphere around and giving guests all the needed information
• Give a hand to the colleagues when asked to do so
• Be aware of other hotel services and be able to provide information needed or connect to concern department/outlet
• Fulfil any needed forms

Lifeguard should give the information about:

• operating hours of the swimming pool and recreational facilities
• rules and regulations of the swimming pool
• whom to contact in case of emergency and queries (Sir/madam, in case you need something, please let me or my colleagues know)
• As well as observing the behaviour of the guests lifeguard should identify people with health concerns, different abilities and potentially problematic guests
• It is the primary concern of Lifeguard to inform guests about the reasons which keep guests from participating in swimming (ex. Rushes, under the influence of alcohol, etc.)

Whilst supervising the pool, Lifeguards must not:

• take part in prolonged social conversations with staff or customers:
• if prolonged, direct customers the Senior Sports Officer or Swimming Pool Coordinator giving due consideration to customer care
• at no time should Lifeguards be stood together chatting, unless exchanging information during changeover
• allow their attention to be drawn from the pool
• leave poolside or their area of supervision unattended
• bring food or drink (except plastic water bottles) on to poolside
• Deface any Pool Safety documentation

Requirements

Prior to undertaking duties Lifeguards on Poolside must:

• successfully complete a recognised lifeguard qualification (pool only or pool and beach) and produce evidence of this qualification
• successfully complete an assessment of lifeguard skills covering lifeguard theory, water skills, first aid and resuscitation

In order to perform the duties set out above Lifeguards must maintain the skills and fitness to be able to perform their duties at all times, in particular lifeguards must:

• be physically fit, have good vision and hearing, be mentally alert and self-disciplined
• be strong, able and confident swimmers
• maintain a current, recognised pool lifeguard qualification
• Attend and successfully complete each module of the on-going Lifeguard training and competency assessment every month.

Lifeguards working on Poolside must be able to perform the following basic fitness test at any time:

• jump or dive into the pool in deep water
• swim about 100 metres on their back without stopping
• swim 34 metres within 40 seconds
• surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
• climb out of the pool unaided, without using steps or ladder
• Be able to read and speak  English
• lifeguard certificate