Lifeguard Job Description
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A Lifeguard ensures the safety of swimmers and water sports participants. Their role is to explain and enforce safety rules, rescue people in danger, and use their knowledge of first aid to save lives. Their responsibilities are assisting with swimming lessons, monitoring designated areas to recognize signs of danger, maintaining order in swimming areas, warning swimmers regarding unsafe situations, responding to emergencies, and maintaining records and reports.
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- LifeguardChicago Public SchoolsChicago, IL, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
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- LifeguardYMCA Twin CitiesEagan, MN, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
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- Lifeguard I (seasonal)State of CaliforniaPerris, CA, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
- LifeguardBowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME, United StatesPosted: Sep 6, 2024
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- Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
- Bachelor Degree in High School Education
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