Lifeguards are experts in water safety and must rescue swimmers who are sick, distressed or hurt. They may also do the following:
Supervising swimming activities at the aquatic centre and making sure that safety procedures, guidelines and policies are followed
Warning of unsafe activities and enforcing water safety policies and pool regulations
Providing first aid in the event of injury, rescuing swimmers in danger or distress and administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or artificial respiration, if necessary
Assessing conditions for safety and coming up with an action plan for aquatics emergency
Inspecting pool equipment, facilities and water to make sure they are usable and secure
Supervising and assisting in cleaning equipment and facilities
Opening and closing the pool each day, depending on schedule and hours
Organising and overseeing pool parties
Instructing or assisting classes in fundamentals of swimming