PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM
Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists, LLC
P.O. Box 597
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Location:
Port Orange, YMCA
4701 City Center Parkway
Port Orange, FL 32129
Cost - $300.00
Discounts apply to groups of 5 or more from the same facility or anyone working for the YMCA
Taught by Certified Lifeguard Trainer, Sharon M. Smith.
Call 386-986-5655 for more information and registration!
Program Purpose
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. This program offers a choice of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.
Entry into the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is strictly limited to those who meet the
minimum age requirement and have successfully completed the prerequisite skills evaluation. Failure to have attained the appropriate skill level could pose a safety threat to themselves and to others in the class.
Participants in the Lifeguarding program must be 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled
session of the course. Individuals who do not meet the age requirements for this course should be directed to another course that is appropriate for their age range (for example, Junior Lifeguarding).
Please visit redcross.org for additional course information.
Pre-requisites:
- Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
- Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface in order to breathe (or to get a breath).
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
This is a two-year certification which can be renewed online prior to expiration. Lifeguards serve the community as part of the Medical Team as the initial responder. Come enjoy a well-respected career that provides an opportunity to advance with many additional areas in which to grow and enhance your training skills.
Class space is limited. Contact Sharon M. Smith at (386) 986-5655 for more information or to schedule a course at your facility.
**Pre-Registration and payment is required to receive your on line link to the program:
Call to speak to the office at :
(386) 986-5655 for a live person, voicemail
(770) 714-3235 for text
UPCOMING LIFEGUARD TRAININGS - NONE
Contact Info
Fitness Specialists LLC
St. Augustine , FL 32080
Get Recertified:
Get recertified with new ideas for teaching water fitness classes and get continuing education credits.
Pre-registration is required. Please call (386) 986-5655.
$75 per workshop, if you choose all, you receive a 20% discount .
Workshops Include:
- Personal Training in the Pool
- Water Fitness Medley
- Water Dance
- Deep Water Workout in a Shallow Water Pool
- Yo-Chi
- Routine Building
Personal Training in the Pool
Because this particular workshop is a "one on one" session, it proves to be a great stepping stone for getting participants comfortable in the water, back in the game after injuries, Pre and Post Surgeries or Special Needs.
We give the instructors the information on how the participants apply for insurance reimbursement, (not something that the facility has to be responsible for). Health screening and fitness testing along with marketing the program through area physicians assist to expose what facilities have to offer and increases membership. Your instructor has become involved in marketing your facility because obviously the more students, the more revenue is realized.
Water Dance
A workshop I have taught for over 40 years that does not conflict with Zumba. According to the National Council on Aging, this is the number one requested class. A lot of our aging population grew up in the Swing, Shag, Jitterbug and Disco era" and would still love the opportunity to dance in a safer environment. Six various styles of dance movements are covered and they receive a workbook and CD breaking down each routine.
Water Fitness Medley
A great combination of high and moderate intensity training (HIIT and MIIT) allowing the participant a recovery time which typically pushes them to work a little harder. This includes games, inexpensive props, circuit stations and more. A very popular workshop.
Deep Water Workouts in a Shallow Water Pool
With just the use of a noodle, participants can enjoy the benefits of decompression of the spine, core stabilization and freedom of movement. True deep water can be used but everyone has the option. This allows the participant to learn to take both feet off the floor of the pool, how to recover to a vertical position, when they realize they can touch down at any time. Also comes with a workbook and CD
Yo/Chi
A unique combination of Yoga, Tai Chi and Ai Chi. Depending on the temperature of the pool, this class can be scheduled "as is" or segments can be taught throughout a regular water aerobics class as an interval. Great for balance, core stabilization, strength, flexibility, martial arts and coordination with a big focus on correcting posture.
Routine Building
This workshop is highly recommended following a basic level certification for those that have trouble putting a class together. Covering all major components of endurance, strength and flexibility, we teach the instructor how to move from basic to complex patterns by discovering simple techniques of adding variety to basic movements by simply changing tempo, power and speed. This workshop is a great tool for working with various fitness levels within one class.