The Professional Lifeguard

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Across
  1. 2. – Actively watching swimmers to detect potential distress.
  2. 3. – Emergency Action Plan; outlines procedures during incidents.
  3. 6. Jump – Safe and controlled way to enter the water from a height.
  4. 8. – Drinking water to prevent fatigue and maintain alertness.
  5. 11. – Constant alertness required while on duty.
  6. 13. – Whistle, hand, or verbal command to communicate.
  7. 14. – Moving along poolside or beach to ensure safety.
  8. 17. – Learning to maintain skills and certifications.
  9. 18. – Area immediately adjacent to the water where guards stand.
  10. 21. – Equipment to safely immobilize spinal injuries.
  11. 25. – Life-threatening event caused by water submersion.
  12. 29. – Standard clothing that identifies a lifeguard.
  13. 31. – Changing positions or scanning patterns to maintain focus.
  14. 33. – Guidelines swimmers must follow to stay safe.
  15. 34. – Unexpected situation requiring immediate response.
  16. 35. – The trained professional responsible for swimmer safety.
  17. 36. – Protects lifeguards and swimmers from harmful UV rays.
  18. 39. Tube – Flotation device used to help a distressed swimmer.
Down
  1. 1. – Watching swimmers closely to prevent accidents.
  2. 4. – Device used to restart a heart during cardiac arrest.
  3. 5. – Body position that reduces drag while moving through water.
  4. 7. – Following safety rules and instructions.
  5. 9. – Exhaled air underwater used to check breathing or orientation.
  6. 10. – Staying safe and afloat until help arrives.
  7. 12. – Emergency procedure for someone not breathing or without a pulse.
  8. 15. Assist – Helping a swimmer without entering the water.
  9. 16. – Buoyant object or skill to stay on the water’s surface.
  10. 19. – Poolside area where guards observe swimmers.
  11. 20. System – Safety practice where swimmers pair up to watch each other.
  12. 22. – Being ready to act at any moment.
  13. 23. – Potential for harm or injury in aquatic environments.
  14. 24. – Acronym for gathering patient information: Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up.
  15. 26. – Tool to get attention or enforce pool rules.
  16. 27. – Continuous observation of swimmers for safety.
  17. 28. – Training tool to support swimmers’ legs.
  18. 30. Aid – Immediate care for minor injuries or illnesses.
  19. 32. – Weather that may close the pool or create hazards.
  20. 36. Jump – Forward-entry jump into water with one leg forward.
  21. 37. – Type of injury that requires careful immobilization.
  22. 38. Extrication – Quick removal of a victim from the water.