Lifeguard

Lifeguards look after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools, through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety.

Employment Pathway

A certificate II or III in public safety (aquatic rescue), a royal life saving pool lifeguard certificate or a surf life saving bronze medallion is usually needed to work as a Lifeguard.

Top Skills Required

• Time Management - Organising your time well and not leaving things until the last minute
• Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one