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Lifeguard Questions

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:22 pm
by krash112
Hello im 15 gonna turn 16 in april. I want to become a lifeguard, but don't know where to start. I can defently handle myself In rough surf. But I was looking at some of the things you have to do in the lifeguard tests. Brest Stroke I cannot do.. What do you guys think I should do. If anyone is a lifeguard please comment

Re: Lifeguard Questions

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:27 am
by surf patrol
If you know what you need to do for the tests then you don't need our help. You've already got a target to work towards. Can't do breast stroke? get yourself down to the local swimming pool and get learning :-D.

Re: Lifeguard Questions

PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:31 am
by esonscar
Join a club. No matter how good you think you are, a club swimmer will blow you away . . . go eat humble pie and learn from scratch at your local pool.

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Re: Lifeguard Questions

PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:13 am
by LJSurfa
I used to be a lifeguard and agree with the above. You have a target and know what you have to do, learn your B/stroke and get very fit. You have to stay in peak physical shape as people's lives will rely on you every day. It is a great and rewarding job and you will love it. Good luck.