Swimming instructor/life-guarding vs ocean lifeguard

Differences between swimming instructor/life-guarding and ocean lifeguard duties and responsibilities

Swimming instructor/life-guarding example responsibilities.

• Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of assign area and perform general housekeeping of assign area; maintain water safety equipment.
• Patrol swimming area and examine injured persons and administer first aid if need.

Ocean lifeguard example responsibilities.

• Educate children in small groups about beach awareness, marine life, first aid and CPR.
• Provide first aid treatment and CPR to patrons and maintain the beach while answering all patrons questions
• Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
• Provide first responder medical emergency aid.
• Receive extensive first responder and advance water-rescue training.
• Coordinate and participate in patrol events and lifeguard competition.
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