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Posted in Aquatic Articles, on December 28, 2022
One of the core responsibilities of a lifeguard is to maintain good public relations, in addition to providing a safe environment for all patrons. There are situations in which lifeguards will need to enforce the rules posted by the facility. Here are some examples: Horseplay Activities Such...
Read MorePosted in Aquatic Articles, on December 13, 2022
Lifeguarding can be an extremely profitable career choice, whether you are in school or you choose to make it your full time career. With current staffing shortages, getting a job as a lifeguard in Ontario is easy once you have the qualifications. Depending on the region you choose to work in, pay...
Read MorePosted in Aquatic Articles, on December 05, 2022
Lifeguarding is an extremely rewarding job that gives you the opportunities to develop your skills in responsibility, communication, and physical fitness. The process to become a lifeguard may seem challenging, but we’re here to help! In Canada, lifeguards are certified by the Lifesaving...
Read MorePosted in Aquatic Articles, on November 28, 2022
Diagram by Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Contrary to what the name suggests, shallow water black out can happen in any depth of water. It is thought to be the #1 cause of drownings among competent swimmers. Of the 140,000 drowning deaths worldwide, shallow water blackout is responsible...
Read MorePosted in Aquatic Articles, on September 04, 2021
The Bronze Medallion (first level) and Bronze Cross (second level) courses are designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to be safe in and around water. In these course you will be taught the necessary physical and judgment skills to decide if, and how you should...
Read MorePosted in Aquatic Articles, on September 20, 2019
If you're ever wondered "What does a lifeguard certification consist of?" or "How do I become a lifeguard", then you've come to the right place. At Lifeguarding Academy, we strive to make the process of becoming a lifeguard as easy as possible so that more people decide...
Read MorePosted in Aquatic Articles, on July 19, 2019
"If you're not within arm's reach, you've gone too far.." As the weather gets nicer & warmer more and more people head over to our bodies of water to cool down. Unfortunately, this coincides with the time that our drowning rates spike. Annually around 500 people are lost...
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