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Lifeguard instructor
Instructor of lifeguards Instructor of professional lifeguards Lifeguard instructor Lifeguard trainer Lifeguard training instructor Lifeguard training practitioner Pool lifeguard instructor Pool lifeguard trainer
Lifeguard instructors teach future (professional) lifeguards the necessary programmes and methods needed to become a licensed lifeguard. They provide training on safety supervision of all swimmers, assessment of potentially hazardous situations, rescue-specific swimming and diving techniques, first aid treatment for swimming-related injuries, and they inform students on preventative lifeguard responsibilities. They ensure students are aware of the importance of checking safe water quality, heeding risk management and being aware of the necessary protocols and regulations regarding lifeguarding and rescuing. They monitor the students' progress, evaluate them through theoretical and practical tests and award the lifeguard licenses when obtained.
Tasks
Tasks include -
(a) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams;
(b) Planning, developing and implementing training and practice sessions;
(c) Developing, planning and co-ordinating competitive schedules and programmes;
(d) Motivating and preparing athletes or teams for competitive events or games;
(e) Formulating competitive strategy, developing game plans and directing athletes and players during games or athletic events;
(f) Analysing and evaluating athletes' or teams' performances and modifying training programmes;
(g) Monitoring and analysing technique and performance, and determining how future improvements can be made;
(h) Officiating at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed;
(i) Recording lapsed time and keeping score during events or competitions;
(j) Judging the performance of competitors, awarding points, imposing penalties for infractions and determining results;
(k) Compiling scores and other athletic records.
Knowledge
- Nursing and midwifery
- Protection of persons and property
- Education science
- Occupational health and safety
- Teacher training with subject specialisation
Digital competencies
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of individuals
- Maintaining and enforcing physical security
- Complying with health and safety procedures
- Accompanying and welcoming people
- Maintaining operational records
Digital competencies
No skills and knowledge of the occupation have been found. Only skills and knowledge relevant and requested by companies in their job offers are displayed.
Personal competencies
- Supporting others
- Demonstrating willingness to learn
- Leading others
Professional groups of the occupation
Technicians and associate professionals
Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Sports and fitness workers
Sports coaches, instructors and officials
Other occupations of the professional group
Related training
Vocational training
- Rescue and lifeguard IVET
- Rescue and lifeguard IVET
- Rescue and lifeguard HVET
- Rescue and lifeguard HVET
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Do you want to know what the hiring rate for this occupation is in the market?
Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès
Sports coaches, instructors and officials
1.432
Number of contracts in Barcelonès
46,77%
Percentage of contracts in Catalonia
75,28% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès
46,79%
Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès
39,66%
Part-time contracts
1,11% Turnover index
245
Average of job seekers in Barcelonès
-5%
Interannual variation of job seekers in Barcelonès
Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia
The market for this profile is hiring
Contracts in u00e8 over the past year by sex and age
Contracts by gender in Barcelonès.
Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
54%
46%
Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia
Contracts by age groups.
Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia
What vacancies are published in the professional family?
Vacancies published by professional family and type of contract in Barcelonès over the past year
Sports and fitness workers
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Data source: Data generated from the analysis of Lightcast data and the Observatory of Work and Productive Model of the Government of Catalonia.
What experience is required for the vacancies? Which sectors are looking for this occupation?
Sports coaches, instructors and officials
Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.
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Job vacancies posted by county
Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.
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