Is it hard to pass lifeguard test?

Lifeguarding tests, in my experience, are generally so easy that if passing them is a concern, you should reconsider an occupation where people’s lives can depend on your swimming ability.

What do you need to know for the lifeguard test?

What are the requirements?

  • Swim 300 yards continuously.
  • Tread water for two minutes, using only your legs.
  • In one minute and forty seconds, you must: Swim 20 yards, starting in the water. Surface dive 7-10 feet to receive a 10 pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards back, holding the object.

What questions do they ask in a lifeguard interview?

What items do you need for your shift?

  • What are the most important characteristics for a lifeguard to have?
  • Do you have any prior experience and/or skills that could relate to this position?
  • Have you ever had to oversee others?
  • If a guest argued with you about pool rules, what would you do?

    • How long does it take to swim 300 yards?

    Fitness Pace Chart

    100 200 300
    1:20 2:40 4:00
    1:25 2:50 4:15
    1:30 3:00 4:30
    1:35 3:10 4:45

    How much is 100m in swimming?

    50 Meter Pool (Olympic Size)

    Miles Yards Lengths
    50 meters (from wall to wall) 1 length
    100 meters 2 lengths
    ¼ mile (Sprint Distance) about 400 meters 8 lengths
    ½ mile about 800 meters 16 lengths

    What qualities make a good lifeguard?

    Skills and qualities

    • life-saving skills.
    • good physical fitness and stamina.
    • an interest in swimming and the ability to swim well.
    • good people skills and the ability to supervise.
    • awareness of health and safety procedures.
    • alertness and a sense of responsibility.
    • the ability to remain calm and act appropriately in an emergency.