Lifeguards

in my area you have to be 16 so ignore the fifteen year old part.

To enroll in a Lifeguard Training course, you must be 15 years old and proficient in the front crawl (freestyle), sidestroke, and breaststroke.

There will also be a pre-course session, in which you will be required to pass a skills test. The skills you will perform are as follows:

1. Prospective participants must show that they can swim 300 yards using the following strokes in order without stopping:

100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front.
100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence.
100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breaststroke. These 100 yards may be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke. NOTE: There is no time requirement for this skill.
2. Start in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minutes 40 seconds. (NOTE: When returning to the starting point, the candidate must hold the 10lb object with both hands and must keep his or her face above the water. This can be achieved by swimming on their back using a whip (breaststroke kick on their back) or a rotary (eggbeater) kick.

My question is what is a great way for me to get in better shape to prepare for this. Also, how do i perform the swimming styles

At least 3 times a week you should be in the pool doing laps. If you don’t know how to swim or don’t know the basic stroke mechanics then you need to take lessons. You’ll need to know more than just the strokes – the brick exercise with no goggles and swimming on your back with a whip or beater kick should come naturally to you. If you’re not already fairly proficient in swimming I’d look for a different job because a lot of job candidates are from high school and college swim teams. The test just gets you certified – getting hired over other more experienced people is a separate issue.

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And is there any height requirement? I’m only 5′3(I have stopped growing).
Thanks for reading and replying.


it doesn’t matter as long as you are able to pass a lifeguarding test.

As i was browsing through this website for possible requirements for NYU, i realized most of the answers recommended to check NYU’s website. instead i checked collegeboard(a well informed website) im only a freshman in highschool and i am pretty smart… i guess?

so far i have 4.125 gpa (Even though its not really gpa. just my first marking period grades)
and im very strong in math and science. i want to be a dermatologist when i grow up because im so interested in skin, science, and so on. i also play lacrosse and swimming at school. (i also swim at my town team) im going to be a lifeguard once i turn 15. im also probably going to volunteer at a library/hospital throughout my high school career. this summer, im going to Mexico for 10 days to help out at an orphanage with my church. i am also a Sunday teacher for younger kids. i am really interested in getting into NYU or John Hopkins but i know John Hopkins is way out of my league. so anyways, i was looking at this page and it said the following :

High School Preparation
Am I on track?
Am I on track to meet course requirements?

High School diploma required, GED accepted

Required units:
English4
Foreign Language2
History4
Math3
Science3
Recommended units:
Foreign Language3
Math4
Science4

for language, its fine because im in latin 2 right now and i am going to take language all four years. for science and math, im taking all classes possible, choosing those as electives(besides art. im in a 10th grade level art class even though im in 9th grade and i plan on taking at least one elective for art every year) all four years of english is mandatory at my school anyways so that’ll be fine. however, HISTORY is my problem! im in honors world history and will take ap next year and junior year. however, i was thinking of dropping history because history isnt my favorite class and frankly, it wont help me get into a science/medical field. but here it says the high school requirements for NYU is all four years of history!!!!!!!!! does that mean i HAVE to take history to even write an application? or are there a bend to this rule just like every other?
btw im Korean(Asian) and live in New Jersey. i was born in Korea and came here when i was six. does that benefit or decrease my chance of getting in? im only in 9th grade so this whole… university thing is so complex!

Starting early with a goal is not premature at all. Here are a few comments:

1. Keep up with your Korean language skills. The top schools look for language ability. You are already ahead of many of your peers.

2. It is Johns [with an S] Hopkins. It is not out of your league at all.

3. Not so good news – you are stuck with history. However, can you take Korean or southeastern Asian history – perhaps at a local community college? That is not only meeting a prerequisite, it is a positive enhancement when you are applying to colleges.

4. Top schools demand top SAT or ACT scores. When you get your scores [not PSAT but the actual SAT or ACT score], go to one of the free online services that match your credentials to the most recent admitted class, enter your locale of interest [NJ, New England and middle Atlantic states - whatever] and your possible majors and see which schools are likely to admit you. I like College Matchmaker – there are others.

What in the world are you doing in Latin?? Drop that and take an Asian language. Whomever suggested Latin for you did you a disservice.

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Hi! im 15 years old, im on two swim teams (im a good swimmer) i love the ocean so yea im familiar with water (im a certified scuba diver and i love to surf) i live in los angeles california and i want to volunteer as a lifeguard to get community service hours for college …does anyone know the requirements to do this (such as cpr training, etc) and is it even possible to do this in Los angeles? I was thinking about taking a cpr certification course over summer break, but would this be enough or do i have to have other certificiations? please provide as much info as possible and ur personal experiences. Thank you very much!
Chris, as tempting as that sounds, i’m afraid im going to have to decline your offer…. =]
can someone who actually KNOWS the answer to my question please reply!?

You have to be hott to be a lifeguard. Post a pic and I’ll let you know

Candidates training to become lifeguards.
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this summer i want to be a shallow guard at a waterpark….. the requirements are that you can swim 50 yds using breast stroke or crawl strokes and be able to retrieve a 10 lbs. weight from 4 ft.

i know i can get the brick, but i’m not sure about being able to swim a breast stroke or crawl stroke…. i am a good swimmer (i waterskii and have a pool) but i doggie paddle….. i know it’s sad

So, do you think i would be able to pass??

also, all life guards are required to go through training with NASCO. would they teach me how to breast stroke/crawl stroke, or is that supposed to already be known….???? what will they teach us?

any advice is greatly appreciated!!
oops… sorry wrong section

haha well um… breast stroke and crawl are easy o_O

if you live in los angeles ill help you learn if you want i am also currently training to be a lifeguard… going to the pool every day *_*

anyways front crawl is basically free style…

and breast stroke is like froggy swimming.. it’s not all that hard as soon as you get the motions done

I want to lifeguard in the ocean NOT pools. I live on long island. I heard you have to be 17 but I’m not sure, also if you know the requirements that’d be great

Like 15 to get certified w/ Red Cross

Hired probably 16

Hello, i’m 17 and wanted to become a lifeguard for the summer. Im wondering how hard is it to pass the test and meet all the requirements. I used to be on the swim team, and Im in fairly decent shape. Also, once you get your certificate and all, how hard is it to get a job? do you have to look for one or does the NYC Parks & Recreation get one for you? And, i heard you cant wear contacts on the visual test, is that really enforced? Thanks.

Come to New York City and join a team of skilled lifeguards who safeguard our 14 miles of ocean beaches. Be part an organization of over 1,200 dedicated New York City Lifeguards with the Parks Department this summer who watch over 20 million swimmers. Although life-guarding in New York City is challenging, it is also extremely rewarding. Lifeguards watch over skilled and unskilled swimmers and are called upon to make split second decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. As a New York City Lifeguard, you learn to work as part of a team in a variety of high pressure situations. Our beach season runs from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day.

Requirements
To become a New York City Lifeguard, previous lifeguard experience is essential. Upon arrival in New York, candidates will be required to pass a qualifying test. Those who qualify must then successfully complete the Municipal Lifeguard Training Program, which includes 40 hours of training in swimming and rescue techniques, first-aid, and CPR. It is crucial that candidates already have previous lifeguard experience, advanced swimming skills, and be in excellent physical condition when they arrive in New York City. Qualifications are:

•Lifeguards must be at least 18 years old.
•Vision must be at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, without corrective lenses. Glasses and contacts may NOT be worn during the eye exam.
•Beach Lifeguards must be able to swim 0.25 miles (402 meters) in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

It is strongly recommended that candidates have an eye exam prior to coming to New York to ensure they meet the vision requirements. Currently, we are only hiring lifeguards on J-1 visas, and candidates must be enrolled in college. Non-students may be eligible to apply soon.

Pay
As a first-year lifeguard, you will be paid $13.57 an hour and work 48 hours (6 days) each week, for a weekly salary of over $650.00. Our lifeguards are paid every two weeks. Beach season runs from Memorial Day weekend (last weekend in May) until Labor Day (first weekend in September). Pools are open from late June until Labor Day.

Check out my source for more info and an application.

Good luck!