# Lifeguard

*/JobTypes/Lifeguard*

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers](/Occupations/Miscellaneous_Protective_Service_Workers) — parent · Occupations

### Related (delivered by)

- [Recreational Water Surveillance](/Processes/Recreational_Water_Surveillance) — delivered by · Processes
- [Resort Amenity Operation](/Processes/Resort_Amenity_Operation) — delivered by · Processes
- [Activate emergency action plans and administer first aid, as necessary.](/Tasks/Activate_emergency_action_plans_and_administer_first_aid,_as_necessary.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standard...](/Tasks/Inspect_stations,_uniforms,_equipment,_or_recreation_areas_to_ensure_compliance_with_safety_standard...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when ...](/Tasks/Administer_first_aid_according_to_prescribed_procedures_and_notify_emergency_medical_personnel_when_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.](/Tasks/Administer_first_aid,_such_as_bandaging,_splinting,_or_administering_oxygen.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.](/Tasks/Maintain_knowledge_of_first-aid_procedures.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety i...](/Tasks/Observe_activities_in_assigned_areas,_using_binoculars,_to_detect_hazards,_disturbances,_or_safety_i...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.](/Tasks/Maintain_quality_of_pool_water_by_testing_chemical_levels.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.](/Tasks/Warn_recreational_participants_of_inclement_weather,_unsafe_areas,_or_illegal_conduct.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performe...](/Tasks/Complete_and_maintain_records_of_weather_and_beach_conditions,_emergency_medical_treatments_performe...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.](/Tasks/Render_aid_to_accident_survivors_and_other_persons_requiring_first_aid_for_physical_injuries.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Enforce safety rules, and report or remove safety hazards as well as guests who are underage, intoxi...](/Tasks/Enforce_safety_rules,_and_report_or_remove_safety_hazards_as_well_as_guests_who_are_underage,_intoxi...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety preca...](/Tasks/Instruct_participants_in_skiing,_swimming,_or_other_recreational_activities_and_provide_safety_preca...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.](/Activities/Assist_customers_to_ensure_comfort_or_safety.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicle...](/Tasks/Patrol_or_monitor_recreational_areas,_such_as_trails,_slopes,_or_swimming_areas,_on_foot,_in_vehicle...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Manage recreational facilities](/Processes/Manage_recreational_facilities) — delivered by · Processes
- [Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.](/Tasks/Enforce_rules_and_regulations_of_recreational_facilities_to_maintain_discipline_and_ensure_safety.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the ...](/Tasks/Explain_and_enforce_safety_rules_and_regulations_governing_sports,_recreational_activities,_and_the_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.](/Activities/Provide_first_aid_or_rescue_assistance_in_emergencies.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Monitor patrons' facility use to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and safety and orde...](/Tasks/Monitor_patrons'_facility_use_to_ensure_that_rules_and_regulations_are_followed,_and_safety_and_orde...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.](/Tasks/Rescue_distressed_persons,_using_rescue_techniques_and_equipment.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.](/Tasks/Check_victims_for_signs_of_life,_such_as_breathing_and_pulse.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide recreational services](/Processes/Provide_recreational_services) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [Swim School](/CompanyTypes/Swim_School) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Swim School and Aquatic Center](/CompanyTypes/Swim_School_and_Aquatic_Center) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Recreation Management Firm](/CompanyTypes/Recreation_Management_Firm) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Recreation Management Company](/CompanyTypes/Recreation_Management_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Family Vacation Camps](/CompanyTypes/Family_Vacation_Camps) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Hybrid Amusement and Water Parks](/CompanyTypes/Hybrid_Amusement_and_Water_Parks) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Aquatic Centers](/CompanyTypes/Aquatic_Centers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Commercial Swim Schools](/CompanyTypes/Commercial_Swim_Schools) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Local Recreation & Sports Centers](/CompanyTypes/Local_Recreation_&_Sports_Centers) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (staff)

- [Recreation Services](/Departments/Recreation_Services) — staff · Departments

### Perform

- [Maintain rescue equipment readiness](/Tasks/Maintain_rescue_equipment_readiness) — perform · Tasks
- [Administer First Aid](/Tasks/Administer_First_Aid) — perform · Tasks
- [Document Incidents and Rescues](/Tasks/Document_Incidents_and_Rescues) — perform · Tasks
- [Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons or provide emergency medic...](/Tasks/Administer_first_aid_and_cardiopulmonary_resuscitation_to_injured_persons_or_provide_emergency_medic...) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.](/Tasks/Perform_first_aid_or_cardiopulmonary_resuscitation_(CPR)_when_required.) — perform · Tasks
- [Enforce facility safety rules](/Tasks/Enforce_facility_safety_rules) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain rescue equipment and readiness](/Tasks/Maintain_rescue_equipment_and_readiness) — perform · Tasks
- [Monitor and respond to water and weather conditions](/Tasks/Monitor_and_respond_to_water_and_weather_conditions) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform water rescues and extractions](/Tasks/Perform_water_rescues_and_extractions) — perform · Tasks
- [Surveil swimmers and water for signs of distress](/Tasks/Surveil_swimmers_and_water_for_signs_of_distress) — perform · Tasks
- [Enforce Water Safety Rules](/Tasks/Enforce_Water_Safety_Rules) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform Water Rescues](/Tasks/Perform_Water_Rescues) — perform · Tasks
- [Monitor Swimmers for Distress](/Tasks/Monitor_Swimmers_for_Distress) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain Rescue Equipment](/Tasks/Maintain_Rescue_Equipment) — perform · Tasks
- [Inspect Pool and Beach Conditions](/Tasks/Inspect_Pool_and_Beach_Conditions) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [First Aid](/Knowledge/First_Aid) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Emergency Action Plans](/Knowledge/Emergency_Action_Plans) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Drowning Recognition](/Knowledge/Drowning_Recognition) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Emergency Response Protocols](/Knowledge/Emergency_Response_Protocols) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Rescue and resuscitation protocols](/Knowledge/Rescue_and_resuscitation_protocols) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Water-safety standards](/Knowledge/Water-safety_standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Aquatic Hazards](/Knowledge/Aquatic_Hazards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Rescue Techniques](/Knowledge/Rescue_Techniques) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Water Safety](/Knowledge/Water_Safety) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Uses tool

- [First Aid Kit](/Products/First_Aid_Kit) — uses tool · Products
- [Rescue Tube](/Products/Rescue_Tube) — uses tool · Products
- [Rescue Buoy](/Products/Rescue_Buoy) — uses tool · Products
- [Mobile medical services water rescue tubes or cans](/Products/Mobile_medical_services_water_rescue_tubes_or_cans) — uses tool · Products
- [Rescue buoys](/Products/Rescue_buoys) — uses tool · Products
- [First aid kits](/Products/First_aid_kits) — uses tool · Products
- [Spinal immobilization equipment](/Products/Spinal_immobilization_equipment) — uses tool · Products
- [Semiautomated or automatic external defibrillators AED](/Products/Semiautomated_or_automatic_external_defibrillators_AED) — uses tool · Products
- [Backboards](/Products/Backboards) — uses tool · Products
- [Whistle](/Products/Whistle) — uses tool · Products

### Requires ability

- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Far vision](/Ability/Far_vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical stamina](/Ability/Physical_stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Reaction time](/Ability/Reaction_time) — requires ability · Ability
- [Stamina under stress](/Ability/Stamina_under_stress) — requires ability · Ability
- [Stamina](/Ability/Stamina) — requires ability · Ability

### Required skills

- [Water Rescue Technique](/Skills/Water_Rescue_Technique) — requires skill · Skills
- [Swimmer Surveillance](/Skills/Swimmer_Surveillance) — requires skill · Skills
- [First Aid Delivery](/Skills/First_Aid_Delivery) — requires skill · Skills
- [Active surveillance scanning](/Skills/Active_surveillance_scanning) — requires skill · Skills
- [CPR and first aid administration](/Skills/CPR_and_first_aid_administration) — requires skill · Skills
- [Rule enforcement](/Skills/Rule_enforcement) — requires skill · Skills
- [Surveillance Scanning](/Skills/Surveillance_Scanning) — requires skill · Skills
- [Water Rescue](/Skills/Water_Rescue) — requires skill · Skills
- [Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation](/Skills/Cardiopulmonary_Resuscitation) — requires skill · Skills
- [First Aid](/Skills/First_Aid) — requires skill · Skills

### Engage in

- [Administer first aid, CPR, and rescue breathing](/Activities/Administer_first_aid,_CPR,_and_rescue_breathing) — engage in · Activities
- [Perform water rescues and extractions](/Activities/Perform_water_rescues_and_extractions) — engage in · Activities
- [Surveil swimmers and water for signs of distress](/Activities/Surveil_swimmers_and_water_for_signs_of_distress) — engage in · Activities
- [Monitor Swimmers for Distress](/Activities/Monitor_Swimmers_for_Distress) — engage in · Activities
- [Perform Water Rescues](/Activities/Perform_Water_Rescues) — engage in · Activities

### Uses software

- [Incident reporting software](/Software/Incident_reporting_software) — uses software · Software

### Type of

- [Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers](/Occupations/Lifeguards,_Ski_Patrol,_and_Other_Recreational_Protective_Service_Workers) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [rotation handoffs leaving a stand momentarily unwatched as guards swap chairs](/Problems/rotation_handoffs_leaving_a_stand_momentarily_unwatched_as_guards_swap_chairs) — exposes problem · Problems
- [distinguishing genuine distress (instinctive drowning response, no waving/yelling) from horseplay in seconds](/Problems/distinguishing_genuine_distress_(instinctive_drowning_response,_no_waving%2Fyelling)_from_horseplay_in_seconds) — exposes problem · Problems
- [counting heads against bather-load capacity limits during a sudden rush without a turnstile](/Problems/counting_heads_against_bather-load_capacity_limits_during_a_sudden_rush_without_a_turnstile) — exposes problem · Problems
- [recertifying lifeguard/CPR/AED/first-aid credentials before lapse while staffing summer peak](/Problems/recertifying_lifeguard%2FCPR%2FAED%2Ffirst-aid_credentials_before_lapse_while_staffing_summer_peak) — exposes problem · Problems
- [blind spots under the chair and at the deep-end wall that the rotation/zone-coverage plan never fully closes](/Problems/blind_spots_under_the_chair_and_at_the_deep-end_wall_that_the_rotation%2Fzone-coverage_plan_never_fully_closes) — exposes problem · Problems
- [EAP roles (call 911, retrieve AED, clear the water) collapsing when too few guards are on deck](/Problems/EAP_roles_(call_911,_retrieve_AED,_clear_the_water)_collapsing_when_too_few_guards_are_on_deck) — exposes problem · Problems
- [rescue-board and rescue-tube placement too far from the high-risk zone to reach a victim inside the response window](/Problems/rescue-board_and_rescue-tube_placement_too_far_from_the_high-risk_zone_to_reach_a_victim_inside_the_response_window) — exposes problem · Problems
- [scanning a crowded pool against the 10/20 rule while glare and surface chop hide a submerged swimmer](/Problems/scanning_a_crowded_pool_against_the_10%2F20_rule_while_glare_and_surface_chop_hide_a_submerged_swimmer) — exposes problem · Problems
- [vigilance decay over long sun-and-heat shifts dulling scan discipline before the next break](/Problems/vigilance_decay_over_long_sun-and-heat_shifts_dulling_scan_discipline_before_the_next_break) — exposes problem · Problems
- [spinal-injury backboard extraction in shallow water requiring multiple trained guards arriving at once](/Problems/spinal-injury_backboard_extraction_in_shallow_water_requiring_multiple_trained_guards_arriving_at_once) — exposes problem · Problems
- [documenting and re-papering every contact, rescue, and incident report to survive liability review](/Problems/documenting_and_re-papering_every_contact,_rescue,_and_incident_report_to_survive_liability_review) — exposes problem · Problems