How adults view lifeguards
- As babysitters who get paid to get a tan. Adults who view lifeguards as unprofessional kids may:
- take a passive role in helping their kids obey the rules
- leave their children unattended
- disregard rules themselves
- attempt to chat with the lifeguards
- refuse needed care
- After a serious incident, adults may have a more critical view of lifeguards. These adults may:
- blame the lifeguard for allowing the incident to occur
- threaten legal action
- complain to the media
How young adults and teens view lifeguarding
- As an easy, laid back chance to work on your tan and go swimming. These teens may:
- lay back in the guard chair, using the rescue tube as a footrest, using only their eyes to "scan"
- twirl, play with, or chew their whistle
- chat with friends, rather than performing their duties
- complain when asked to perform their duties
- attempt to sneak in friends
- As a glorious, super-hero occupation. These teens may:
- fail to enforce rules while hoping for the "big rescue"
- attempt to over-power a guest in distress, rather than calming them
- fail to work well as a member of a team in management of a victim's care
- abandon his/her post in an effort to join a rescue underway
How a lifeguard veteran views lifeguarding
- An experienced lifeguard has a balanced view of lifeguarding. They:
- realize that it's a fun job, but that it requires a professional attitude.
- realize that they must always be prepared to recognize and respond to an emergency.
- anticipate situations and give clear, concise instructions that prevent injuries and further problems
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