Lifeguarding For Dummies

Cary Epstein, Cameron DeGuzman

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For Dummies
25 May 2023

Sports training & coaching; Water sports & recreations; Swimming & diving

Save 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 now—check out this great job with the help of Dummies.

Learn about the essential skills that are needed to become a lifeguard Decide 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 tests

This fun book is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the possibility of becoming a lifeguard, gain some basic knowledge and prep for tests, and learn about the lifestyle of the lifeguarding community.

By: Cary Epstein, Cameron DeGuzman
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9781119986195
ISBN 10: 1119986192
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 25 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 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

Cary Epstein is the founder and owner of Epi+Center Rescue, a professional lifeguarding service that offers water safety consultation and lifeguard staffing. In 2017, he was named “Lifeguard of the Year” in all of New York State. Cameron DeGuzman works in clinical research at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and has been a Jones Beach Ocean Lifeguard since 2016.

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Lifeguarding For Dummies

Cary Epstein, Cameron DeGuzman

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