A professional lifeguard must stand out in the following qualities and personal characteristics:

 Competent:

Have the right skills and knowledge to be able to prevent and respond to an emergency. You must maintain and update your knowledge permanently during your professional career, as well as keep yourself in optimal physical condition.

Reliable:

Strictly respect work hours, both start and end of shift, commit to your work and respond to all incidents quickly and effectively. It must also fulfill an educational role in order to help people prevent accidents.

 Mature:

Being a leader, but also working well as a team. Act responsibly, take initiative and obey all facility rules, leading others by good example. You must collaborate with new colleagues in the profession, transmitting your experiences that help the development of another professional asset.

Courteous:

Be courteous, friendly, and maintain a good dialogue with the users of the water mirror. You must adhere to the rules firmly and equally for all.

Positive:

Show a positive attitude in all work activities.

 Professional:

Dressing and looking professional, taking care of your image, being prepared at all times to help, not only in your workplace but also outside of it. Respond appropriately to any situation, and more:


  • Wear the lifeguard training uniform when on duty.
  • Be sitting or standing at the lifeguard station depending on the situation and moment
  • Keep the rescue team in position for immediate use and take care of them.
  • Stay focused on the assigned area of ​​responsibility, with permanent attention to the people who are in the water.
  • Keep interactions with others brief and do not allow them to interrupt your surveillance.
  • Handle equipment carefully.
  • Know all the rules, regulations and policies of the facility.


Healthy:

To stay in good physical condition, a professional lifeguard should:

1 ️Exercise.

Follow exercise program, must include .Swimming exercises focused on building stamina and developing strength.

2 ️ Eat and Hydrate Properly.

 Good nutrition and a balanced diet help provide the energy needed.

3 ️ Rest Adequately. Rest during off-duty hours are essential to staying alert.

 Sleep at least 8 hours a day.