As a Lifeguard Instructor, you will need to master following:

• ensure public safety and security
• swim

More generally, a lifeguard instructor is also versed in:

• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• advise on safety measures
• apply teaching strategies
• assess students
• assessment processes
• curriculum objectives
• demonstrate when teaching
• educate on emergency management
• encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
• first aid
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• health, safety and hygiene legislation
• law enforcement
• observe student's progress
• provide advice on breaches of regulation
• provide lesson materials
• teach law enforcement principles
• test safety strategies

It also helps to know the following:

• manage resources for educational purposes
• provide first aid to animals
• adult education
• assist pool users
• control crowd
• fire safety regulations
• handle veterinary emergencies
• identify security threats
• keep records of attendance
• legal use-of-force
• manage emergency evacuation plans
• manage theft prevention
• operate radio equipment
• practice vigilance
• protective measures related to swimming pool chemicals
• rescue bathers
• restrain individuals
• security threats
• swimming pool chemicals
• use personal protection equipment