The purpose of the Lifeguard Management course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage lifeguards and to create an environment that keeps patrons, lifeguards and the aquatic facility safe. The Lifeguard Management course covers the responsibilities of a lifeguard supervisor, the selection and trainiing of lifeguards, team building, principles of injury prevention, risk management and emergency-response planning.
Therre are no prerequisites to enroll in the Lifeguard Management course. However, it is recommended that participants possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid certificate. Additionally, it is recommended that participants have either lifeguarding experience or management experience in another occupation.
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