Im planing on taking a lifeguard certification course in Wisconsin. What are the requirements and what things will we be doing in the class?
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there are different types of certs (ymca/red cross/county) but if you are taking a red cross course you will have to do the following:\n\n-swim 500 yards in under something like 10-12 mins\n-there is some treading water, i believe it involves holding a 10 lb brick or similar device\n-there is a lot of classroom work which includes first aid, and usually cpr pro/aed also...this mostly covers types of rescues, proper entries, basic responsibilities of lgs, scanning, first aid application, even legal obligation\n-finally there are written tests for all three (lifeguarding/cpr/first aid)\n-there is also in the water testing of rescues which involves different scenarios and you have to physically act as a lifeguard to demonstrate a number of rescues; be they swimming a victim to the side of the pool or backboarding someone\n\nthat's basically it...it's not all that bad.
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Just have your son do a search though google or yahoo and type in lifeguard's tons of site will pop up and he can search for what he is looking for!
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It is totally safe. A lot of people do that which is why PADI courses are set up the same no matter where you go. You can take up to a year to complete the Open Water course without having to take a mandatory refresher class. Just remember to make sure the resort you go to is PADI certified before you book your vacation and dives with them. NAUI dives are significantly more difficult to complete for a first timer. PADI certification also ensures that equipment and facilities are up to the safety standards set by the organization.
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yeah just where a life jacket and it will still be well worth it.  plus you can see tons of stuff with out getting in deep water.  I am a good swimmer but I couldn't go under water with my snorkel with out swallowing water anyways.  But maybe I'm just dumb!  Anyways I put on a life jacket and loved it all the same.  As long as you aren't scared of being in the water you'll enjoy it.
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It's better to be a good swimmer, but you can do it without being one.  Just make sure that you have a good dive buddy and that you can carry the weight of the tank, bc, regulator, etc.  Also, make sure your scuba instructor has a rescue diver certification and is really certified.  If you're in the Bahamas often times people will say they're certified when they're not.  The safest thing to do is to get certified in the United States because of the regulations set upon scuba divers and instructors.  I would personally suggest going snorkeling before scuba diving because the only differences is that with scuba you bring your air underwater with you.  If you've snorkeeled before, you should be fine.  Make sure to ask about the current and to scuba dive in relatively calm waters, as that is the safest environment for weak swimmers.  Have fun!
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Try and ask about being a lifeguard.
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The Coast Guard is a good service, you can be stationed anywhere you want after boot camp. Just remember that around 80% out of boot camp go to cutters. But your only there until you go to "A" school
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It's called "Surf School". Check the link out.
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Each state will run their own program.  Do a web search for your state and wastewater license and you will find the correct department and probably hits for schools that do the training.
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Please contact your local DWD Department of Workforce Developement. They should have information on this subject.\nThere is a home in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area designed for the needs that you are describing. God's blessings to you.Please email me if you need anymore help at uno_juan@yahoo.com
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I used to play Water polo so I can tread water for long amounts of time. I personally don't find it to be very hard but I have had a lot of practice. I had to tread water for 10 minutes when I got my Lifeguard certification but its really not that bad. Just remember you can use your arms if your legs get tired. Also don't try to kick the way you would if you were free style swimming try to egg beater if you know what that is or the breast stroke kick. Also practice before you have to do it. Good luck and don't worry its not so bad!
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Hi\n\nIve coaches YMCA and USA swim teams... and Those do have National Compettions after State IF you qualify of course...\n\nBut your friend may be right as I do not think WIAA which governs most High school sports has that?\n\nI am not sure but I dont think so.\n\nIf your friend is done with her swim season now  ( early)  or when she is done she can hop onto a USA or Y team and make some qaulifying meets and go to nationals that way in the spring.. we have High school girls do that all the time!\n\nShe just cant swim for both teams at the same time.\n\nGood Luck\nWismom
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Another option is SSI.   The skills are compatible with PADI and NAUI.  The real learning comes after the initial classes as you dive more and take more skill building classes.  Many people decided on certification purely by price.  Pay attention instead to the level of service that the shop provides and the options they have for purchasing gear. My shop wasnt the cheapest but they applied half of every equipment rental I made towards the purchase of my own gear, saving me hundreds of dollars.
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You can get some great videos/dvds from USA Swimming or Swimming World magazine's website.  My two personal favorites (as a swim coach) are the GoSwim series and the "Eddie Reese on ..." series.  I have included links below.
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You should find an American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Most local pools and athletic clubs offers swim lessons to adults and children. Ask if their instructors are American Red Cross certified. That means they are proficient in each skill and stroke, as well as have been trained in how to teach swim lessons to all ages.
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You could use a clock to help your students understand. Show them that you swim a quarter mile every fifteen minutes. It might help. I do know it helped me understand.\n\nAll the best and HAPPY TEACHING c",)
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At a bare minimum, you'll need an Open water cert. Having that will be limiting, however. It's only good to 60 ft and doesn't include training for overhead environments (wreck penetrations). You'll be able to survey the exterior of a structure, not the interior. PADI, NAUI, SSI and IANTD all offer this type of course. All are about eviqvalent in training.\n Ideally, because many un surveyed wrecks lay below 60 ft in the Lakes, you'll likely want to delve into technical diving, giving you longer bottom times to complete work. PADI does offer what I consider a "beginner's course" in tech, but the best agency to learn it is IANTD in my opinion.\n The next certs you'll want to go for is a ROV and remote sensing Ops. We have depths going down as far as 1200 feet, beyond the ability of tech gear and training to deal with , cost effectively and safely. Having a remote operated vehicle operators certificate will enhance your employment prospects.\n Here's a few local links to archeology in our area and ROV training.\nhttp://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/culdiv/heritage/archwat.htm\nhttp://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/general.htm\nhttp://www.acuaonline.org/education.html\nhttp://www.archaeology.org/wwwarky/underwater.html\nhttp://www.saveontarioshipwrecks.on.ca/Chapters/toronto/archaeology.htm\nhttp://www.rov.org/student/ed_programs.cfm\nhttp://www.adc-int.org/programs-certs.htm\n\n As for diving courses, select your training by the caliber of the shop, not necessarily by the the actual training association they are affiliated with.\nhttp://www.naui.com/\nhttp://www.iantd.com/\nhttp://www.ssiusa.com/\nhttp://www.padi.com/padi/default.aspx\n\n Good luck and maybe pass on some hush hush side scan info. I'm always looking for new wrecks to dive. :)