ISCO Occupation Group 3422.2 Lifeguard Instructor
Definition
Lifeguard Instructor: Lifeguard instructors teach future (professional) lifeguards the necessary programmes and methods needed to become a licensed lifeguard. They provide training on safety supervision of all swimmers, assessment of potentially hazardous situations, rescue-specific swimming and diving techniques, first aid treatment for swimming-related injuries, and they inform students on preventative lifeguard responsibilities. They ensure students are aware of the importance of checking safe water quality, heeding risk management and being aware of the necessary protocols and regulations regarding lifeguarding and rescuing. They monitor the students' progress, evaluate them through theoretical and practical tests and award the lifeguard licenses when obtained.
Essential Skills
- Encourage Students To Acknowledge Their Achievements
- Curriculum Objectives
- Assessment Processes
- Adapt Teaching To Student'S Capabilities
- Guarantee Students' Safety
- Give Constructive Feedback
- Law Enforcement
- Demonstrate When Teaching
- Test Safety Strategies
- Observe Student'S Progress
- Provide Lesson Materials
- Provide Advice On Breaches Of Regulation
- Apply Teaching Strategies
- Provide Advice On Safety
- Teach Law Enforcement Principles
- Swim
- First Aid
- Assess Students
- Educate On Emergency Management
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
Optional Skills
- Keep Records Of Attendance
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Manage Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Adult Education
- Protective Measures Related To Swimming Pool Chemicals
- Manage Resources For Educational Purposes
- Assist Pool Users
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Swimming Pool Chemicals
- Control Crowd
- Manage Theft Prevention
- Operate Radio Equipment
- Provide First Aid To Animals
- Rescue Bathers
- Security Threats
- Practice Vigilance
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Restrain Individuals
- Legal Use-Of-Force
- Identify Security Threats
Alternative Names
- Instructor Of Lifeguards
- Lifeguard Training Instructor
- Pool Lifeguard Trainer
- Instructor Of Professional Lifeguards
- Lifeguard Training Practitioner
- Pool Lifeguard Instructor
- Lifeguard Trainer
