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.
Duration
02:32 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $31
Most common
$38
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
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
- watch swimmers at pools and beaches
- keep swimmers safe
- save people in danger
- give first aid
- check water is safe for swimming
- teach water safety skills
- talk to swimmers about rules
- set up rescue gear
- keep records of incidents
- keep work area clean and tidy
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Do the quizYou 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 do a refresher test each season
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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