Who is the lifeguard?
The lifeguard course near me (lifeguard assistant, beach guard or often simply lifeguard) is the one who supervises, the safety of those who frequent swimming pools, bathing establishments by the sea or lake.
What does the lifeguard do?
The lifeguard mainly takes care of the safety of bathers on the beach or in the swimming pool. Check the sea conditions and suggest the most appropriate behavior to swimmers. Supervises people in the water and intervenes in case of danger or risk of drowning.
Who can be a lifeguard?
Anyone can become a lifeguard. All you need is to be between 16 and 55 years of age and above all to have excellent psychophysical and swimming skills: in short, you need to be in good health, fit and know how to swim well.
Why be a lifeguard?
Many people become lifeguards because they have a passion for water, have a good knowledge of it and know its dangers. Most FIN Salvant holders have some level of experience in a water activity, be it swimming, diving, surfing, canoeing or sailing.
What is the difference between lifeguard and lifeguards?
The term “lifeguard” is used only and exclusively to indicate those patented by the Societal Nazionale di Salvant while the term “lifeguard assistant” for those patented by FIN Salvant. Both terms correspond to the same duties and the same rights/duties.
What is the name of the lifeguard tower?
The surveillance tower (or lifeguard tower) is a rescue tool envisaged by the Bathing Ordinance which indicates it as an “observation platform raised from the beach level by at least two meters” leaving the lifeguard all the freedom to build it as you see fit.
When is the presence of the lifeguard obligatory?
According to the Decree of the Ministry of the Interior of 18 March 1996, in article 14 it reads: “The lifeguard service must be performed by a lifeguard assistant when the number of people simultaneously present in the activity space exceeds 20 or in tanks with pools of water of more than 50 square meters.”
How many lifeguards should there be in a swimming pool?
The continuous presence of at least two lifeguards must be ensured in each pool. For pools with pools of up to 100 square meters of surface area, the presence of at least one lifeguard assistant is required at the poolside.
What does it take to be a lifeguard assistant?
To practice this profession you need to be in possession of a specific patent, which enables you to carry out the functions of assisting bathers in bathing establishments and swimming pools. The patent is issued exclusively by the Italian swimming federation and by the national life-saving society.
How many days does a lifeguard work?
As far as working hours are concerned, the aforementioned CCNL establishes that for non-clerical staff this is 44 hours a week, spread over 6 days.
What does it take to become a lifeguard?
To enroll in the “Lifeguard Lifeguard” course, in order to obtain professional qualification it is necessary:
- To enroll in and attend the training course;
- Be admitted to the final exam;
- Successfully pass the final qualification exam.
How long does the lifeguard course last?
The lifeguard course lasts about two and a half months and is held twice a week. Lessons take place in the evening and possibly on weekends.
How much does it cost to become a lifeguard?
For the direct achievement of the MIP patent (inland waters and sea) it is necessary to attend a 22-hour course, costing € 150.00, divided into two modules. If you have already obtained the IP patent, to obtain the MIP you just need to follow the 10 hours dedicated to the sea at a cost of only €80.00.
How long does the lifeboat certificate last?
The patent is valid for three calendar years. It expires in the third year of validity on 31 December. In any case, the expiry date is indicated on the patent itself.
What are Lifeguard’s patents?
To be a lifeguard you need a certificate. Depending on the course attended, different types of patents can be obtained:
- P: valid only in the swimming pool;
- IP: valid for internal waters (lakes) and swimming pools;
- MIP: valid for the sea, internal waters and swimming pools.
- Of course, the MIP patent is the most requested, since it offers more job opportunities.
Who pays the lifeguards?
This interpretation would suggest that all those who have an activity, authorized on the beach, must contribute to bear the costs of the lifeguard service. Therefore, bathing establishments, public establishments and also boat hirers.
Where can patents be obtained?
The courses that allow you to obtain the certificate are organized exclusively by the National Lifesaving Society , by the Italian Aquatic Rescue Federation (FISA) and by the Italian Swimming Federation (FIN).
How are Lifeguard courses organized?
The theory and practice training courses last around 40 hours and cost between 240 and 270 euros. The courses deal with theoretical topics (ordinance of the Harbor Master’s Office, meteorology, water treatment in the swimming pool) and practical tests are organized (rescue swimming, rowing, knots, first aid). Once you have attended the course, you must successfully pass the final exam to obtain professional qualification.
What is the Lifeguard Final Exam?
It consists of 50 meters in less than 1’25” carried out as follows:
- 25 meters crawled with head held high, recovering a dummy at a depth of at least 1.50 m;
- 25 meters of transport of the dummy or helper.
How to become a Lifeguard in America?
You must:
- Be 18 years old and hold a valid California driver’s license.
- Residence and work permit in the USA.
- Complete the competitive 1000m race at Cabrillo Beach within 20 minutes.
- Pass the oral test.
- Complete the 84 hour course at the Open Water Training Academy.
How to find a job as a lifeguard?
It is not a job in which there are many career opportunities, usually you start with a seasonal job, then move on to a permanent job, perhaps alternating between summer structures and covered structures. However, the demand for lifeguards is low outside the summer season. More opportunities consist in being hired by facilities such as luxury hotels or spas.
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