Lifeguard Teams

A lifeguard is a person responsible for overseeing the safety of people in a swimming pool, a water park, or on a beach. This differentiates them from lifesavers who participate in lifesaving activities as a volunteer, as a sport or practical life skill. Lifeguards are employed to professionally perform lifesaving activities and supervision.

Lifeguards regularly practice first aid for distressed swimmers, improve their swimming skills, enjoy team-building exercises, and play water games. They also participate in swimming lessons, teaching people how to swim to survive, and offer Work Experience.

Beach or Pool Lifeguard: Which task is for you?

Pool Lifeguards find work all year round, but it can get a bit boring at times. Beach Lifeguards mostly work in the summer season and it can be quite challenging, especially Surf Lifesaving

Lifeguards are qualified strong swimmers, trained and certified in water rescue, using a variety of aids and equipment depending on requirements of their particular venue, and first aid.

In some areas, lifeguards may form part of the provided emergency services response to incidents and in some communities, the lifeguard service also carries out mountain rescues, or may function as the primary EMS provider.

From Lifesaver to Lifeguard

Many people who become proficient lifesavers go on to become full time lifeguards at swimming pools and the beach. They work under contract. Depending where you work, lifeguarding can be great fun. You meet a lot of people and watch them have a good time. You can also help and teach them about sun protection and water safety.

Since this is a qualification for employment, many health and safety rules apply that require professional training beyond what we could offer on this web site. Ask your national lifesaving organisation for training details.

Please contact us if you have any questions that are not covered on this page.