Professional lifesaver; Sport lifeguard

These professionals are responsible for prevention, surveillance, rescue and performing first aid in natural water areas (the ocean, reservoirs, rivers...), swimming pools and water parks.

• Design a risk prevention plan in the area under their watch.
• Mark out the areas reserved for bathers.
• Take responsibility for providing information about the state of the water (how clean the water is, the tides, the state of the sea, etc.)
• Monitor the weather conditions, sudden changes in the wind, the state of the tides, etc., so as to be able to adopt suitable preventive measures.
• Keep watch over bathers in the water.
• Ensure users comply with regulations (reserved bathing areas or areas where bathing is forbidden, preventing activities not allowed in the swimming pool, etc.)
• Acquire rescue and first aid equipment, and maintain it in good condition.
• Adapt the safety conditions for different types of bathers (children, the elderly, inexperienced swimmers, etc.)
• Perform rescue tasks
• Act when risk situations arise.
• Apply first aid.
• Where necessary, notify the medical services.

Regulated training and graduates

• Minimum compulsory education
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Socorrisme en instal·lacions aquàtiques (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Socorrisme en espais aquàtics naturals (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Activitats Físiques i Esportives: Coordinació de serveis de socorrisme en instal·lacions i espais naturas aquàtics (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Physical Activities and Sport - Intermediate Level: Leading Physical Sports Activities in Nature

Complementary training

Analytical thought: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Healthcare

Working to maintain and improve health, as well as physical and mental well-being, is the primary interest of people who are involved in the field of healthcare. Some of the activities in this field include making diagnoses, prescribing treatments and monitoring illnesses and injuries. These activities also include the application of therapeutic treatments (traditional or alternative) with a view to facilitating the physical recovery of those being treated. To carry out these activities, one must have in-depth knowledge of the human body and medicine, in its various specialisations.

Safety

Those who prefer to work in the field of security enjoy carrying out duties of protection, security and surveillance of individuals, goods, data or information. Activities such as protecting people who work with an entity and their staff in order to prevent offences and crimes, as well participating in processes that investigate criminal activity are examples of the professional tasks that comprise this field. Knowing the laws that are applicable in the field or professional context within which this task takes place is key when carrying out these kinds of activities.

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• Work hours

  Professionals most commonly work full-time with rotating shifts, including public holidays.

• Salary

  From 13.455 to 17.645 euros per annum gross. Median: 15.408 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  Professionals require the ability to manage money, working capacity and physical stamina.
  Their licence must be renewed every two years.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff

• Human resources and equipment

  The human and material resources depend on the service being provided.
  Lifesaving equipment may include: a swimming costume, professional whistle, latex gloves and a basic first aid kit.
  Together these should not cost more than 200 euros.

• Initial investments

  Depends on the type and size of the establishment.