The importance of managing lifeguard operations(article)(11 08 2017)

Page 1

The Importance of Managing Lifeguard Operations

Hanging and chilling in the swimming pools, beaches and water parks is a popular trend in the USA especially in summer days. During summer vacations, aquatic centers at communities and other commercial pools are filled with crowd. That’s why, appointing lifeguards and managing them is one of the important pool management tasks for pool companies. The main role of lifeguards is to enforce water safety rules and stay alert constantly to respond any emergency situation. They also help you in conducting water safety activities at your aquatic centers. Being the owner of commercial pools, your highest priority is to appoint the best lifeguards as people give priority to only those aquatic centers who have appointed certified lifeguards. Some top pool companies help you in appointing lifeguards and lifeguard supervisor. The important job of lifeguard supervisor is to effectively handle all management issues and motivate lifeguards. How USA pool management and lifeguard companies help you in managing lifeguard operations.

Build a solid team: They create a solid team of skilled lifeguards through recruitment and training process. By scheduling, developing and conducting effective training process they create a solid team of lifeguards. This makes them capable to respond any emergency situation and perform CPR or other important rescue procedures as per the requirement.


Creating awareness about water safety: According to the pool management group or companies, drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children between the ages of 1­4. So, many lifeguard companies have created a program to improve water safety for kids. They conduct water safety activities to teach children safety techniques and swimming skills. Creating a plan of action: Apart from lifeguards, other members of your aquatic facility should prepare for emergencies that might arise. This includes understanding, practicing, evaluating and updating the plan. It is important to nurture them about situations and regularly organize mock drills for successful implementation of emergency plan.

Lifeguarding jobs play not only in improving the safety at a pool or beach but also creating structure & rules of a facilities operation. Lifeguards know advanced swimming skills and water safety skills which make them water safety professionals. According to the firms who provide aquatic management services, lifeguards are not just good swimmers but also they are equipped with the skills on certain emergency issues that include CPR & First Aid.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.