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?
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.