Water Safety Professional

On the job, you would:

• Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
• Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
• Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.