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Book SynopsisSave lives, earn money, stay in shape, and have fun as a lifeguard Lifeguarding For Dummies will give you insight into what it takes to be a lifeguard, and how to train and prepare to be a lifesaver. Lifeguarding is a fun, challenging, and rewarding job that gives you the unique ability to provide your community with a safe place to swim. It also requires quick decision-making and provides you with valuable lifelong skills, such as CPR and first aid, leadership, strong communication, and teamwork. This book walks you through the process of training, preparing for certification, and finding a job as a lifeguard. Good lifeguards are in high demand right nowcheck out this great job with the help of Dummies. Learn about the essential skills that are needed to become a lifeguardDecide whether lifeguarding is the right job for you Understand the basic types of lifeguarding jobs and how to get certified Try fun swimming workouts to get you prepared for lifeguarding testsThis fun book is perfe
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Lifeguarding 7
Chapter 1: Lifeguarding 101 9
Chapter 2: The Elements of Lifeguarding 31
Chapter 3: The History of Lifeguarding 59
Part 2: Lifeguarding in the Different Facilities 73
Chapter 4: The Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard 75
Chapter 5: The Stillwater Lifeguard 97
Chapter 6: The Ocean Rescue Lifeguard 109
Chapter 7: Lifeguarding as a Career 131
Part 3: Training and Preparation 145
Chapter 8: Diving into Training Workouts 147
Chapter 9: Staying in Shape All Year 169
Chapter 10: Working on In-Service Training and Drills 177
Part 4: Exploring Other Lifeguarding Activities 203
Chapter 11: Working Outside of Your Lifeguard Facility 205
Chapter 12: The Sport of Surf Lifesaving 221
Chapter 13: Starting Early: Junior Lifeguard Programs 237
Chapter 14: Joining a Professional Organization 249
Part 5: The Part of Tens 257
Chapter 15: The Lifeguard’s Ten Commandments 259
Chapter 16: Ten Tools You Need in Your Backpack 267
Chapter 17: Ten Reasons to Dive into Lifeguarding 275
Chapter 18: Ten Reasons To GO (On the Rescue!) 281
Chapter 19: Words of Wisdom from Ten Lifeguards Near and Far 289
Index 293
