Lifeguard, Manapou
Also known as
- Pool lifeguard, life guard, lifesaver, rescuer, beach patroller
Lifeguards watch and supervise people in pools and at beaches and lakes to keep them safe in the water. They may rescue swimmers in trouble, give first aid and teach water safety.
02:32 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $29
Most common
$36
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Lifeguards
- usually work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work at pools or beaches
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically and emotionally demanding work
- need to be reliable, responsible and safety conscious
Tasks
- Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
- Rescue people from hazardous situations.
- Request emergency personnel.
- Administer first aid.
- Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.
- Inspect facilities for cleanliness.
- Record information about environmental conditions.
- Maintain operational records.
- Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.
- Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
You need to do training to become a lifeguard.
You need
- to be at least 14 years old
- a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate
- a First Aid Certificate
- to pass a police check
- to pass a Surf Lifeguard Award exam
You may need
- to join a surf lifeguard club
- to be able to swim 200m in under 6 minutes
- to doa refresher test each season
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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