Is being a lifeguard worth it?
In Los Angeles, after 30 years on the job a lifeguard can retire and earn 79% of their pay for the rest of their life. If they had been earning $200,000, they would earn $158,000 per year for the rest of their life. Perhaps while they relax at their former beach!
Can you listen to music as a lifeguard?
More and more pools have decided to play music in or around the pool. Music is great, but lifeguards should NEVER have the ability to change or adjust the music selections.
Can you make a living off lifeguarding?
Lifeguarding can be good gig: You get to work on your tan, the views are spectacular and there’s the satisfaction of knowing you’re protecting lives. And if you work in Newport Beach, Calif., you can make David Hasselhoff-sized pay of more than $200,000 in wages and benefits.
Is the lifeguard course hard?
Lifeguard training is underrated in how difficult it is. Of course, you will need to gain a lifeguarding qualification –the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The truth is, the test you need to pass to gain your NPLQ is intensive. It requires specialist training in order to be successful.
What qualification do I need to be a lifeguard?
To qualify as a beach lifeguard you must have a good level of fitness and be able to swim in the sea to take the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification. You’ll also need to be able to: complete a 400m pool swim in less than eight minutes. make a surface dive to a depth of 1.5 metres.
What is First Aid certification?
A First Aid Certificate is a certificate that allows you to provide First Aid treatment to anyone who needs assistance during a medical emergency or event. This can be at home, the office, or any public area.
How do lifeguards stay cool?
Keep Cool in the Shade Even though there’s virtually no difference in temperature between shaded and unshaded areas, blocking the direct solar radiation of the sun’s rays automatically makes the body feel cooler. So when your lifeguards are working long shifts, make sure they can stay cool under the umbrella.
How long does a lifeguard course take?
36 hours
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course is a minimum of 36 hours, followed by a practical assessment on swimming pool theory, water safety and how to spot potential hazards. The course will teach you the practical skills of lifeguarding, such as water rescue, casualty recovery, CPR and first aid.