Lifegaurd...

[Robin]

Ok, starting on June 11th, I'll be taking a course to become a lifegaurd. Has anyone here done that before? If so, what is expected of you? I'm a litte (ok, a LOT) nervous about this....

[Bangel]

Ok, starting on June 11th, I'll be taking a course to become a lifegaurd. Has anyone here done that before? If so, what is expected of you? I'm a litte (ok, a LOT) nervous about this....

Ooh, how exciting! I've never done that before, but I think the main thing that is expected of you is being a REALLY good swimmer. Plus I think you have to practice CPR and rescue fake people in the water. I also think whistle-blowing skills are required as well.

[Alex]

That sounds cool. A couple of people I know have done those courses - you need to be fit, and like Dawn said, a strong swimmer. I'm pretty sure you also have to complete a first aid course so that you're qualified to be an actual lifeguard. Good luck on your course

[i_love_starburst]

I know you're meant to be able to swin certain lengths, but that's all I know. Good luck with it though.

[Shoyru_Lover]

Oh wow that's great Robin! I've always wanted to do that. Lifeguards, beach... sun... wow that's awsome. *ads to to-do list again*

[Robin]

I also think whistle-blowing skills are required as well.

OH NO! Now I really can't do it!

Joking, but there are requirments just to get INTO the course.

Swim 500 Meteres non-stop (100 front crawl, 100 breathstroke, 100 sidestroke, other 200 your choice) and retrive a 10lb weight from 9 ft deep.

[FrankieG]

I think they also have to teach you how to perform CPR.

[Robin]

I'm sure they do. What I posted was the requirements just to GET INTO the course! I'm going to be swimming every day for 2 weeks! Fun, but tiring. I hope I'll still be able to get on PPT some...

[teddymon]

I'm probably going to try for that in the summer....I had to get Bronze Star to get into Bronze Medallion...I did that, now I can do Bronze Cross and I think I can get hired.

[Igg]

I did a lifesaver badge, I had to do what you said, except less swimming, and we had to be able to take off our clothes (with swimsuit underneath thankyouverymuch) while treading water.

No CPR though...haha

[Articfox]

Practice your whistle blowing skills, and yelling the word "shark" really, really loud.

[Koku]

Cool! Will you get to move in slow motion like on Baywatch? XD (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

It sounds really cool, actually.

[Shoyru_Lover]

Do you really have to know how to whistle? Oh no.. does anyone here know how to do it and be able to teach?

[Paul]

Mike..Duke is a lifeguard I believe.

Edit- To whistle, I just arch my tongue with the tip of my tongue dipping down behind my lower jaw, then having a small gap inbetween my lips in line with the tip of the tongue, but higher. Then you just well, blow air through your mouth. Easy as said.

[Igg]

Nah, whistle blowing, not whistling.

I can't whistle by the way