Will “Pool Lifeguard” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.

• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.

• Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.

• Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.

• Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.

• Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.

• Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, or chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.

• Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.

• Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.

• Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.

• Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.

• Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.

• Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.

• Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.

• Operate underwater recovery units.