Whenever parents bring their children to the pool or beach, it’s easy to overlook the lifeguards sitting at their posts carefully patrolling all of the people and activities going on around them; especially if you are the parent of strong swimmers who you believe are more than qualified to be lifeguards themselves. Being a strong swimmer and loving the water may seem super important to becoming a lifeguard, but in reality the duties of one are much more involved and crucial to the enjoyment and safety of all the pool and beach goers. These lifeguards are not only ready to save lives at the drop of a hat, they are learning valuable life skills that can be applied to any aspect of life.
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Movies may fill our heads with images of “summer crushes” -- tanned easy going young adults, sunbathing in oversized white chairs for hours on end. This is simply not true. A lifeguard is expected to be prepared for a life or death situation that can arise at any moment. They are responsible for reacting in a quick and effective manner to any and all emergencies. In many cases, a vigilant lifeguard should be able to prevent an emergency from happening because of their highly trained watchful eye. Your child will feel confident and accomplished when they are able to stop an accident before it happens, which will in turn reward them for being a great …show more content…
If you want to help them prepare for a lifeguard test, training with them over the winter season is a fantastic way to improve the health of the family and spend quality time together. There are many facilities that contain indoor heated pools year round, allowing for the whole family to swim together and prep for that perfect summer job! The added exercise for your child is a huge benefit to lifeguard training. In fact, around 2 ½ hours each week of activity, like swimming, can decrease someone’s risk of having a chronic illness. The training not only teaches valuable skills, but it can help your family lead a healthier lifestyle as