Water safety instructor vs pool lifeguard

Differences between water safety instructor and pool lifeguard duties and responsibilities

Water safety instructor example responsibilities.

• Examine injure persons and administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary.
• Work on-site to cover HUD and OSHA inspector protocol, EPA regulations, and OSHA policies, practice and procedures.
• Substitute for yoga and water aerobics as needed
• Assist and maintain associated paperwork and documentation to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of assign area and perform general housekeeping of assign area; maintain water safety equipment.
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Pool lifeguard example responsibilities.

• Manage and trained15 lifeguards, which develop leadership skills, provide experience handling administrative issues.
• Order parts from various vendors, work with HVAC service company.
• Learned life saving skills with certifications in both first aid and CPR.
• Maintain optimal pool and facility cleanliness.
• Provide exemplary cleanliness and monitor safe chemical levels.
• Examine injured persons, administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation or contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
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