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Accountable (pg. 11-12)
Lifeguards can be held accountable through performance evaluations that include
audits.
As an E&A lifeguard you are accountable to:
(1) Facility guests
(2) Your employer
(3) Yourself
Audit
Verify that lifeguards are still maintaining their test-ready commitment to their lifeguard
training.
In-Service Training
Intended to serve as an ongoing practice session for you to maintain and enhance your
skills learned during the original lifeguard class.
Operational Drills (this is how one is audited)
Lifeguard evaluations that can include the use of people, manikins or silhouette dolls to
monitor your vigilance. Some drills may also involve scenarios where rescue skills are
performed. As an E&A lifeguard, you should embrace all opportunities to both improve
and demonstrate your lifeguarding abilities.
Preventive Lifeguarding
Remain alert and work to prevent emergencies. As a lifeguard, people rely on you to
prevent catastrophic incidents. This job requires your undivided attention.
Standard of Care
The degree of care that a responsible person is expected to provide to prevent further
harm and/ or manage the injury or illness for a guest in need. In your case, the standard
of care considers the practices of what equally qualified lifeguards would have done if
placed in the same or similar circumstance.
Test-ready
A lifeguard always needs to be prepared and be capable of everything they have
learned and practiced. Your training does not end after the course. Your skills need to
be maintained at a test-ready level throughout your credential validity period.
What types of documentation could you be required to take? (documentation is a
secondary responsibility of a lifeguard)
• Daily sign-in sheets
• Facility inspection checklists
• Attendance records
• Lifeguard rotation logs
• Facility maintenance records
• Equipment inspection forms
• Rescue reports
• Incident and witness reports
• Daily work schedules
• Water chemistry logs
,• Weather condition reports
• In-service training records
• Attraction downtime records
Legal Concepts That Apply To Lifeguards (pg. 12-13)
(1) Abandonment
(2) Confidentiality
(3) Consent
(4) Documentation
(5) Duty to Act
(6) Negligence
(7) Refusal of care
(8) Standard of care
Secondary Responsibilities Of Lifeguards
As a lifeguard you will have numerous secondary responsibilities such as:
• Inspecting the facility
• Documentation
• Cleaning the facility
• Testing water chemistry
• Crowd control
• Providing guest services
Lifeguard Appearance And Behavior (pg. 18-19)
Guests view you as a professional, they are more likely to follow your directions. These
lifeguard behaviors identify you as a professional:
• Being Prepared
• Rescue Ready
• Safety Aware
• Vigilant
• Identifiable
• Punctuality
• Team Member
• Focus on Health
• Guest Ambassador
Lifeguard Uniform
Your employer will provide the specifics on the standard lifeguard uniform for your
facility. Lifeguard uniforms might include items such as:
• Bathing suit/shorts or trunks
• Shirt
• Hat/visor
• Polarized sunglasses
Lifeguard Equipment (pg. 20)
Rescue tube, Whistle, Hip pack, and Sun protection
Rescue Tube (pg. 20)
A safe, lightweight, and an effective lifesaving device for situations requiring rescues
from the water.
Using a rescue tube has advantages such as:
• The ability to support several large people in the water • Reducing the amount of
,energy that you must expend when bringing one or more guests in distress to safety
• Provides lifeguard safety. Positioned between you and a guest, the rescue tube
reduces the likelihood that the guest will grab you during a rescue. And if a guest does
happen to grab you, the rescue tube is likely to keep both you and the guest above
water
• The ability to quickly position the guest on the tube so that rescue breathing can be
provided in the water when necessary
• The ability to support a backboard in the water while performing extrications in which
spinal injury issuspected
Whistle
Worn around your neck and used to get a guests attention, and has a second tone used
to activate an EAP.
Hip Pack
Worn around your waist and can be accessed on land or in the water. Inside:
resuscitation mask and non-latex gloves.
Sun Protection
Dermatologists recommend a "broad spectrum" sunscreen with a sun protection factor
(SPF) of at least 30.
• Waterproof sunscreen is capable of maintaining its SPF rating for 80 minutes when
exposed to water
• Water resistant sunscreen is capable of maintaining its SPF rating for 40 minutes
when exposed to water
C.A.R.E
• Confident in your ability to maintain a test-ready skill level by enhancing your
development through ongoing training participation.
• Attentive to your Zone of Protection Area while on duty, anticipating and preventing
potential issues (weak swimmers, crowded conditions, surface glare).
• Responsive when faced with an emergency that requires you to quickly assess a
situation and determine the best course of action.
• Empathetic by placing yourself in the guest's position, understanding their needs and
emotions.
D.E.A.L
• De-escalate the situation - Start with a clear understanding of the guest's concern.
• Evaluate alternatives - Examine the options available to help with the guest's concern.
• Act quickly - Based on the information you gather, and after considering your options,
take action to improve the situation.
• Look at outcomes - Evaluate how effective your action was afterward.
Rule Enforcement
Rules are established to prevent potential risks and injury.
Remember to keep the conversation with a guest positive. An example of this would be
stating "Please walk" instead of "No running!"
L.E.A.D
• Listen - to guests' concerns about rules without interrupting them
• Empathize - with guests regarding how they may feel
• Apologize - for any misunderstanding about rules on their behalf
• Discuss - the rule, and provide guests with options if available
, General Environmental Safety
Your personal safety must come first. If you are not safe, you will not be able to aid
others when needed. Practicing safe behaviors can help minimize environmental risk
factors in your work place.
Potential Risk-Factors:
> sun-exposure
> dehydration
> weather-related incidents
> exposure to chemicals
Facility Type
• Indoor aquatic facilities have air ventilation systems designed to heat and circulate air
in the facility to maximize guest comfort. These systems create a warm, climate-
controlled environment with elevated air temperature and higher humidity levels.
• Outdoor facilities are likely to experience greater changes in air temperature and
humidity. These facilities are also impacted by wind, rain, and direct sunlight.
Weather Conditions
Weather is an environmental risk that lifeguards are exposed to while working. Weather
is unpredictable and can change quickly.
Weather-related emergencies that you are likely to face include:
• Sun exposure
• Rain
• Thunderstorms
• High wind
• Tornados
• Other unique conditions
Sun
Overexposure to the sun is a preventable environmental risk.
Negative Effects:
sunburn, dehydration, fatigue, heat-related injuries and long-term damage to skin such
as skin cancer
Preventing Negative Effects:
• Work in a shaded area or under an umbrella
• Wear a hat/visor
• Wear sunglasses with polarized lenses
• Wear a shirt as part of your uniform
• Apply sunscreen with an SPF broad factor of 30 frequently to all exposed skin
Rain
Light rain can have an impact on your ability to fully see and protect your assigned
zone.
- Rain falls on the surface of the water in your pool, it creates a mild agitation,
decreasing the visibility of the water below the surface.
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are dangerous and considered a weather-related emergency. Thunder
and lightning, typically accompanied by heavy rain or hail, are more frequent in the
summer months or in warmer climates.
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Accountable (pg. 11-12)
Lifeguards can be held accountable through performance evaluations that include
audits.
As an E&A lifeguard you are accountable to:
(1) Facility guests
(2) Your employer
(3) Yourself
Audit
Verify that lifeguards are still maintaining their test-ready commitment to their lifeguard
training.
In-Service Training
Intended to serve as an ongoing practice session for you to maintain and enhance your
skills learned during the original lifeguard class.
Operational Drills (this is how one is audited)
Lifeguard evaluations that can include the use of people, manikins or silhouette dolls to
monitor your vigilance. Some drills may also involve scenarios where rescue skills are
performed. As an E&A lifeguard, you should embrace all opportunities to both improve
and demonstrate your lifeguarding abilities.
Preventive Lifeguarding
Remain alert and work to prevent emergencies. As a lifeguard, people rely on you to
prevent catastrophic incidents. This job requires your undivided attention.
Standard of Care
The degree of care that a responsible person is expected to provide to prevent further
harm and/ or manage the injury or illness for a guest in need. In your case, the standard
of care considers the practices of what equally qualified lifeguards would have done if
placed in the same or similar circumstance.
Test-ready
A lifeguard always needs to be prepared and be capable of everything they have
learned and practiced. Your training does not end after the course. Your skills need to
be maintained at a test-ready level throughout your credential validity period.
What types of documentation could you be required to take? (documentation is a
secondary responsibility of a lifeguard)
• Daily sign-in sheets
• Facility inspection checklists
• Attendance records
• Lifeguard rotation logs
• Facility maintenance records
• Equipment inspection forms
• Rescue reports
• Incident and witness reports
• Daily work schedules
• Water chemistry logs
,• Weather condition reports
• In-service training records
• Attraction downtime records
Legal Concepts That Apply To Lifeguards (pg. 12-13)
(1) Abandonment
(2) Confidentiality
(3) Consent
(4) Documentation
(5) Duty to Act
(6) Negligence
(7) Refusal of care
(8) Standard of care
Secondary Responsibilities Of Lifeguards
As a lifeguard you will have numerous secondary responsibilities such as:
• Inspecting the facility
• Documentation
• Cleaning the facility
• Testing water chemistry
• Crowd control
• Providing guest services
Lifeguard Appearance And Behavior (pg. 18-19)
Guests view you as a professional, they are more likely to follow your directions. These
lifeguard behaviors identify you as a professional:
• Being Prepared
• Rescue Ready
• Safety Aware
• Vigilant
• Identifiable
• Punctuality
• Team Member
• Focus on Health
• Guest Ambassador
Lifeguard Uniform
Your employer will provide the specifics on the standard lifeguard uniform for your
facility. Lifeguard uniforms might include items such as:
• Bathing suit/shorts or trunks
• Shirt
• Hat/visor
• Polarized sunglasses
Lifeguard Equipment (pg. 20)
Rescue tube, Whistle, Hip pack, and Sun protection
Rescue Tube (pg. 20)
A safe, lightweight, and an effective lifesaving device for situations requiring rescues
from the water.
Using a rescue tube has advantages such as:
• The ability to support several large people in the water • Reducing the amount of
,energy that you must expend when bringing one or more guests in distress to safety
• Provides lifeguard safety. Positioned between you and a guest, the rescue tube
reduces the likelihood that the guest will grab you during a rescue. And if a guest does
happen to grab you, the rescue tube is likely to keep both you and the guest above
water
• The ability to quickly position the guest on the tube so that rescue breathing can be
provided in the water when necessary
• The ability to support a backboard in the water while performing extrications in which
spinal injury issuspected
Whistle
Worn around your neck and used to get a guests attention, and has a second tone used
to activate an EAP.
Hip Pack
Worn around your waist and can be accessed on land or in the water. Inside:
resuscitation mask and non-latex gloves.
Sun Protection
Dermatologists recommend a "broad spectrum" sunscreen with a sun protection factor
(SPF) of at least 30.
• Waterproof sunscreen is capable of maintaining its SPF rating for 80 minutes when
exposed to water
• Water resistant sunscreen is capable of maintaining its SPF rating for 40 minutes
when exposed to water
C.A.R.E
• Confident in your ability to maintain a test-ready skill level by enhancing your
development through ongoing training participation.
• Attentive to your Zone of Protection Area while on duty, anticipating and preventing
potential issues (weak swimmers, crowded conditions, surface glare).
• Responsive when faced with an emergency that requires you to quickly assess a
situation and determine the best course of action.
• Empathetic by placing yourself in the guest's position, understanding their needs and
emotions.
D.E.A.L
• De-escalate the situation - Start with a clear understanding of the guest's concern.
• Evaluate alternatives - Examine the options available to help with the guest's concern.
• Act quickly - Based on the information you gather, and after considering your options,
take action to improve the situation.
• Look at outcomes - Evaluate how effective your action was afterward.
Rule Enforcement
Rules are established to prevent potential risks and injury.
Remember to keep the conversation with a guest positive. An example of this would be
stating "Please walk" instead of "No running!"
L.E.A.D
• Listen - to guests' concerns about rules without interrupting them
• Empathize - with guests regarding how they may feel
• Apologize - for any misunderstanding about rules on their behalf
• Discuss - the rule, and provide guests with options if available
, General Environmental Safety
Your personal safety must come first. If you are not safe, you will not be able to aid
others when needed. Practicing safe behaviors can help minimize environmental risk
factors in your work place.
Potential Risk-Factors:
> sun-exposure
> dehydration
> weather-related incidents
> exposure to chemicals
Facility Type
• Indoor aquatic facilities have air ventilation systems designed to heat and circulate air
in the facility to maximize guest comfort. These systems create a warm, climate-
controlled environment with elevated air temperature and higher humidity levels.
• Outdoor facilities are likely to experience greater changes in air temperature and
humidity. These facilities are also impacted by wind, rain, and direct sunlight.
Weather Conditions
Weather is an environmental risk that lifeguards are exposed to while working. Weather
is unpredictable and can change quickly.
Weather-related emergencies that you are likely to face include:
• Sun exposure
• Rain
• Thunderstorms
• High wind
• Tornados
• Other unique conditions
Sun
Overexposure to the sun is a preventable environmental risk.
Negative Effects:
sunburn, dehydration, fatigue, heat-related injuries and long-term damage to skin such
as skin cancer
Preventing Negative Effects:
• Work in a shaded area or under an umbrella
• Wear a hat/visor
• Wear sunglasses with polarized lenses
• Wear a shirt as part of your uniform
• Apply sunscreen with an SPF broad factor of 30 frequently to all exposed skin
Rain
Light rain can have an impact on your ability to fully see and protect your assigned
zone.
- Rain falls on the surface of the water in your pool, it creates a mild agitation,
decreasing the visibility of the water below the surface.
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are dangerous and considered a weather-related emergency. Thunder
and lightning, typically accompanied by heavy rain or hail, are more frequent in the
summer months or in warmer climates.
