The glamorous image of swimmers-sauvers often makes us forget the importance of their mission. They guarantee the protection of swimmers in return for a surprising salary …
Red jerseys, tanned skins, protruding abs and wind hair: the image that the general public has of swimmers-sucklers seems straight out of an episode of Malibu alert. For many, these professionals would above all be sexy icons who spend their day sunbathing by attracting looks. Questioned by the media KonbiniAgathe, 18, perfectly summed up the contours of this collective fantasy: “We have a lot of shots, we really see the blonde girl. Pamela Anderson with big breasts that runs slowly on the beach “, She pointed out. But behind this well -established stereotype hides a much more demanding reality … with a surprising salary!
The swimmers-saveers intervene on all the swimming areas monitored in France: oceans, seas, lakes, but also municipal pools. A wide range of land that requires perfect adaptation to the environment. On the beaches, for example, they must control the risks linked to weather such as wind, swell and waves. They must also know how to handle motorized vehicles such as seas scooters or intervention pick-ups. In the pool, their role is just as essential since they supervise the use of equipment and are responsible for verifying the quality of the water which guarantee the safety and health of bathers.
The profession of swimmer-surveler therefore has multiple facets. Most often, these professionals work on fixed -term contracts, mainly during the summer season, when the water points are taken over. But then, how much really earns a swimmer-saumer? The salary of a swimmer-saveur is between 1,400 and 2000 euros net per month according to the site rescuer-aquatique.frbut it can vary considerably depending on the place of exercise and the seniority of the person.
Before becoming a swimmer-saveur or swimmer-sauveteuse, several diplomas must be obtained and undergo training, including the aquatic rescue patent. This course generally includes almost 400 hours of training. The whole of this preparation must happen under the aegis of approved or recognized centers by the French government, such as the National Society for Sea Rescue (SNSM).
