Whats a Lifeguard Lifeguard Definition An expert swimmer

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What’s a Lifeguard? �Lifeguard, Definition: An expert swimmer trained and employed to watch over

What’s a Lifeguard? �Lifeguard, Definition: An expert swimmer trained and employed to watch over other swimmers, as at a beach or swimming pool. Also called lifesaver.

The Route To Being A Lifeguard How does one become a lifeguard?

The Route To Being A Lifeguard How does one become a lifeguard?

Swimming styles �Front crawl https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=jv. Okx 2 Cgyzs �Back crawl/

Swimming styles �Front crawl https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=jv. Okx 2 Cgyzs �Back crawl/ backstroke https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Mc. C 3 cr. RWp. Gc �Breaststroke https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=y 11 Hb 5 m-n. U 4 �Butterfly https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=i. CEAF 6 -5 qy. U

Steps to becoming a lifeguard Total of 52 hours for 3 bronze awards +

Steps to becoming a lifeguard Total of 52 hours for 3 bronze awards + 40 -60 hours for national lifeguard reward. =-=-=-=-=-= 16 hours for standard first aid.

Swim Patrol �Taught basic first aid. �Optional. � 3 Levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star.

Swim Patrol �Taught basic first aid. �Optional. � 3 Levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star. �Non-vocational award.

Bronze Star �A timed 400 m swim. �Learn CPR. � 10 -12 hours. �Develop

Bronze Star �A timed 400 m swim. �Learn CPR. � 10 -12 hours. �Develop decision making skills single and partners.

Bronze Medallion � 18 -20 hours. �Minimum 13 y/o OR Bronze Star. �A 500

Bronze Medallion � 18 -20 hours. �Minimum 13 y/o OR Bronze Star. �A 500 m timed swim. �Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness

Emergency First Aid �CPR �Choking �What to do for external bleeding �Heart attack �Etc.

Emergency First Aid �CPR �Choking �What to do for external bleeding �Heart attack �Etc.

Bronze Cross �A timed 600 m swim. �Recognized as an assistant lifeguard certificate in

Bronze Cross �A timed 600 m swim. �Recognized as an assistant lifeguard certificate in Ontario Regulation 565 governing public swimming pools. �Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certifications. � 18 -20 hours.

Standard First Aid � 16 hours. �More advanced first aid. �Spinal injuries. �Bone and

Standard First Aid � 16 hours. �More advanced first aid. �Spinal injuries. �Bone and joint injuries. �Etc.

National Lifeguard/Award �At least 16 years old at final evaluation. � 40 for pool

National Lifeguard/Award �At least 16 years old at final evaluation. � 40 for pool option, 20 for others. �Pool �Waterpark �Waterfront �Surf

Communities that may help you �Continental Pools http: //www. continentalpools. com/index. html �Canadian Red

Communities that may help you �Continental Pools http: //www. continentalpools. com/index. html �Canadian Red Cross http: //www. redcross. ca/ �Lifesaving Society http: //www. lifesavingsociety. com/home. aspx �Société de Sauvetage https: //www. sauvetage. qc. ca/

Sources � http: //www. thefreedictionary. com/lifeguarding � http: //www. lifesavingsociety. com/swimming-lifesaving/lifesaving. aspx � http:

Sources � http: //www. thefreedictionary. com/lifeguarding � http: //www. lifesavingsociety. com/swimming-lifesaving/lifesaving. aspx � http: //www. lifesavingsociety. com/first-aid. aspx � http: //www. lifesavingsociety. com/lifeguarding/national-lifeguard. aspx � http: //www. redcross. ca/training-and-certification/coursedescriptions/swimming-and-water-safety-courses/lifeguarding � http: //www. continentalpools. com/how-to-lifeguard. html � https: //www. youtube. com/user/Swim. Technique � https: //www. sauvetage. qc. ca/en/lifeguarding/frequently-asked-questions