Are lifeguards trained?
Lifeguards are trained in a variety of lifesaving skills. There are minor differences between these skills depending on the organization that trained the lifeguard. The skills vary depending on the facility in which they will be put to use, such as the depth of the pool, a water-park facility, or a beach.
How do you get in shape for lifeguard training?
Aas an exercise, jogging and sprinting can be excellent lifeguard physical training. Try to add a 30-minute run at 75 percent to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate to your routine at least a few times a week. You can also try 15- to 30-second sprints. Running on land will help improve your endurance in the water.
What is the difference between a lifesaver and a lifeguard?
There is a difference between a lifesaver and a lifeguard. Lifesavers are men and women who, through an affiliated SLSQ community-based club, volunteer their time to patrol Queensland beaches and waterways on weekends during the season. Lifeguards are paid professionals who patrol beaches all year round.
Can I be a lifeguard if I wear glasses?
Any person who assumes the role of a lifeguard or instructor in an aquatic environment should achieve and maintain the following vision standards: Visual acuity of 20/20 corrected with at least one eye and minimum of 20/40 corrected in the poorer eye.
Do lifeguards have to be muscular?
Lifeguards need those strong back muscles to carry heavy loads over at least a short distance. If you have to rescue a swimmer, you need to be able to swim to the person in distress, pull them out of the water and carry them to safety.
What do lifeguard whistles mean?
A single whistle is used to catch someone’s attention, but two whistles signal an emergency: someone is hurt or a child is missing. Three whistles means a water rescue, with a swimmer in distress. On Wednesday afternoon, the lifeguards performed a water-rescue drill.
What to expect at lifeguard training?
Rescue Equipment: How to use materials to make a rescue both safer and easier
What skills needed to be a certified lifeguard?
To be a certified lifeguard, you’ll need to complete a lifeguard training program and first-aid training. You’ll also need lifeguard, CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications. Some experience is necessary. You’ll also need to be an excellent swimmer, make good decisions, have the ability to focus your attention
What are the steps to become a lifeguard?
Enroll in a lifeguard training program locally.
How hard is a lifeguard training course?
That being said, when you know you want to be a lifeguard, you will need to sign up for a training course. Before your in-person sessions (typically 3), you will have to read the Lifeguard Manual and complete online lessons that go along with it. In all honesty, though, it’s not that hard.