swimming pool safety guidelines
The rules and guidelines related to swimming pool safety, such as rules related to child safety, running, diving, waterslides, electrical appliances, food and drinks, water hygiene, and inflatables.
Life guards monitor and ensure safety in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to any emergencies. They identify potential risks, advise individuals on proper behaviour and dangerous zones, conduct life-saving techniques such as first aid and supervise activities of the general public.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
3 competencesfirst aid
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
health, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
security threats
Types of cyber or physical security threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, hacking, malware, phishing, identity theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencessupervise pool activities
Ensure pool bathers' activities comply with the bathing regulations: Inform bathers of pool regulations, perform rescue activities, supervise diving activities and waterslides, take action in case of harassment or trespassing, and deal with misconduct appropriately.
swim
Move through water by means of the limbs.
tolerate stress
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Cross-sector
8 competencesadvise on safety measures
Provide advice to individuals, groups or organisation on safety measures applicable for a specific activity or in a specific location.
assist pool users
Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.
control crowd
Control a crowd or riot, ensuring people do not cross to areas they are not allowed to access, monitoring the crowd's behaviour and responding to suspicious and violent behaviour.
handle veterinary emergencies
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
practice vigilance
Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and to respond quickly to these changes.
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
react calmly in stressful situations
React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations; provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.
rescue bathers
Help swimmers or water sport participants out of the water when they get into difficulties at a beach or a swimming pool.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
swimming pool chemicals
Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesassist emergency services
Assist and cooperate with the police and emergency services when needed.
contribute to the safeguarding of children
Understand, apply and follow safeguarding principles, engage professionally with children and work within the boundaries of personal responsibilities.
give swimming lessons
Instruct children, adults, beginners and advanced students on swimming techniques and water safety.
maintain pool cleanliness
Regularly supervise the state of the pool, remove debris or rubbish and keep the deck of the pool clean and safe.
maintain quality of pool water
Continuously monitoring the color, temperature and cleanliness of the pool water and take any required action to ensure high standards of water quality in the pool.
manage lost and found articles
Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners gets them back in their possession.
monitor swimming-pool infrastructure
Monitor and inspect on a regular basis the condition of the swimming pool and it's surrounding infrastructure, such as diving boards, ladders and floors.
promote equality in sport activities
Develop policies and programmes that aim to increase the participation and involvement of underrepresented groups in sport, such as women and girls, ethnic minority groups, disabled people and, in some cases, young people.
Cross-sector
9 competencesdeal with aggressive behaviour
Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension of the person involved. Report details of adverse behaviour in line with the organisation’s procedures.
liaise with security authorities
Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.
manage emergency evacuation plans
Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.
manage major incidents
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
manage theft prevention
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
operate fire extinguishers
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.
operate radio equipment
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.
digital
perform clerical duties
Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing up reports and maintaining mail correspondence.
restrain individuals
Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual is unable to proceed in this negative behaviour and to protect others.