{"product_id":"lifeguarding-for-dummies-isbn-9781119986195","title":"Lifeguarding For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSave lives, earn money, stay in shape, and have fun as a lifeguard\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLifeguarding For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the essential skills that are needed to become a lifeguard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide whether lifeguarding is the right job for you \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basic types of lifeguarding jobs and how to get certified \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTry fun swimming workouts to get you prepared for lifeguarding tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Lifeguarding 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Lifeguarding 101 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Elements of Lifeguarding 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The History of Lifeguarding 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Lifeguarding in the Different Facilities 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Stillwater Lifeguard 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Ocean Rescue Lifeguard 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Lifeguarding as a Career 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Training and Preparation 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Diving into Training Workouts 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Staying in Shape All Year 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Working on In-Service Training and Drills 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Exploring Other Lifeguarding Activities 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Working Outside of Your Lifeguard Facility 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The Sport of Surf Lifesaving 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Starting Early: Junior Lifeguard Programs 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Joining a Professional Organization 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: The Lifeguard’s Ten Commandments 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Tools You Need in Your Backpack 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Reasons to Dive into Lifeguarding 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Reasons To GO (On the Rescue!) 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Words of Wisdom from Ten Lifeguards Near and Far 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 293\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCary Epstein\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and owner of Epi+Center Rescue, a professional lifeguarding service that offers water safety consultation and lifeguard  staffing. 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