Video scene · 0:20 · Professionalism, Ethics

Your fellow lifeguard shows up smelling of alcohol

You are a lifeguard at a busy public pool.

Your fellow lifeguard, Alex, arrives for a Saturday morning shift smelling of alcohol and moving slowly. The pool opens in fifteen minutes and there is no spare staff.

What's said in the scene

Alex: Hey. Sorry I'm cutting it close. Rough night. I'm fine, I just need coffee. Please don't say anything to the supervisor. I'm already on a warning.

The two questions

  1. 1What would you do?
  2. 2Describe a time you had to hold a peer to a standard. How did it go?

What raters look for

Professionalism
Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
Ethics
Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.

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