Lifeguarding for Dummies - by Cary Epstein & Cameron Deguzman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Save lives, earn money, stay in shape, and have fun as a lifeguard

Lifeguarding For Dummies will give you insight into what it takes to be a lifeguard, and how to train and prepare to be a lifesaver. Lifeguarding is a fun, challenging, and rewarding job that gives you the unique ability to provide your community with a safe place to swim. It also requires quick decision-making and provides you with valuable lifelong skills, such as CPR and first aid, leadership, strong communication, and teamwork. This book walks you through the process of training, preparing for certification, and finding a job as a lifeguard. Good lifeguards are in high demand right now--check out this great job with the help of Dummies.

• Learn about the essential skills that are needed to become a lifeguard
• Decide whether lifeguarding is the right job for you
• Understand the basic types of lifeguarding jobs and how to get certified
• Try fun swimming workouts to get you prepared for lifeguarding tests

This fun book is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the possibility of becoming a lifeguard, gain some basic knowledge and prep for tests, and learn about the lifestyle of the lifeguarding community.

From the Back Cover

A great way to stay healthy and protect your community

Lifeguarding is a fun, healthy, and productive way to contribute to the safety of your community. And in Lifeguarding For Dummies, you'll find a helpful, straightforward roadmap to becoming a certified lifeguard, complete with challenging swimming workouts, explanations of certification requirements, and discussions of the various types of lifeguarding venues and available jobs. You'll also learn about the physiology of drowning and how to protect against the hazards posed by the job.

Inside...

• Understand the basics of lifeguarding
• Explore different lifeguarding venues
• Adopt effective training techniques
• Stay in shape all year-round
• Join professional organizations
• Learn about essential lifeguarding gear
• Master challenging workout drills
• Protect your community
• Educate the public

About the Author

Cary Epstein is the founder and owner of Epi+Center Rescue, a professional lifeguarding service that offers water safety consultation and lifeguard staffing. In 2017, he was named "Lifeguard of the Year" in all of New York State.

Cameron DeGuzman works in clinical research at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and has been a Jones Beach Ocean Lifeguard since 2016.