Life guard jobs in Finland
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.
Life guard - Which skills are essential?
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations. Provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.
Types of threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.
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.
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.
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.
Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.
Educate people on safety measures for a certain activity or location.
Help swimmers or water sport participants out of the water when they get into difficulties at a beach or a swimming pool.
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Move through water by means of the limbs.
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.
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.
Life guard - Which skills are useful but not essential?
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.
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.
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.
Assist the police and emergency services where needed.
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.
Regularly supervise the state of the pool, remove debris or rubbish and keep the deck of the pool clean and safe.
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
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.
Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners get them back in their possession.
Instruct children, adults, beginners and advanced students on swimming techniques and water safety.
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
Understand, apply and follow safeguarding principles, engage professionally with children and work within the boundaries of personal responsibilities.
Monitor and inspect on a regular basis the condition of the swimming pool and its surrounding infrastructure, such as diving boards, ladders and floors.
Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.
Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.
Carry out administrative work and establish public relations.
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.
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
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.
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.