Would you like to be a lifeguard?
Training to be a lifeguard offers many benefits, both personal and professional. For the best lifeguard training in St Augustine, Florida and the surrounding areas, come to Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC.
At Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC, we teach and deliver skills developed through the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program
This program is thorough, well researched and ensures that you will be fully prepared for any lifeguard related situation that may come up. This program is recognized by local swimming pools, meaning that you’ll have plenty of employment opportunities after you’ve completed the training.
And it looks great on your resume! Lifeguard training is great for those who want to have easily accessible seasonal work, but is also good for those interested in long term employment opportunities. Our programs are offered in both outdoor and indoor swimming pools.
Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC’s lifeguard training program includes a wide range of skills and information including first aid and CPR
In addition, equipment-based rescues are taught in a practical setting to ensure that you are able to execute these skills perfectly. Other topics covered include water safety, signs of distress in the water, decision making skills, first aid among others. With American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, you’ll be ready to handle any situation that comes up at the pool or body of water where you’ll be working.
When you do your lifeguard training with Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC, your training will be imparted by the most experienced and knowledgeable trainers. With years of experience in lifeguarding and first response, our lifeguard trainers are fully prepared to answer all of your questions and help you perfect your technique and knowledge so that you can perform your job with utmost competence.
Call for an appointment today with Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC to learn more about our lifeguard training and swim lesson programs and when our next training will begin. Our friendly staff will be happy to provide you with additional details about our programs. We look forward to serving you soon.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION INFORMATION WITH HELPFUL TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR REGISTRATION
You must be 15 or turning 15 within 30 days of the beginning of the course.
For more courses and pre-requisites, contact us today.
Some of the courses are not posted yet so see below. We have several dates and locations available.
When you are registered and paid in full, please complete the online portion prior to arriving the first day of class and bring a copy of your letter of completion or email it to us before the course. . . You will be able to go back and review the very informative videos for as long as you remain certified.
VIP The email that contains the link to take the written portion and tests will say SalesForce. Open the link and create a password that you will use when you want to go back online to review right before the course...which is highly recommended. Your email address will already be set-up as your username. Save your work as you go and if you take a break, take a picture or screenshot of your computer in case it kicks you off.
If you will need more than a 5 minute break, please log off and log back in when you are ready to start back. There is no time limit as long as this portion is completed prior to the morning of August 16th. It is much easier to complete the online portion with a computer instead of your cell phone. Call Red Cross for online help with this course at 800 733-2767. For any other general questions about the course, please contact Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists, LLC as we are an authorized provider for the American Red Cross.
This course delivers all the information you'll need to become a safe, effective lifeguard for two years. You can then just take a review course.
The prerequisites are attached in the brochure but here is the list you will need to complete to be eligible for the rest of the training course.
- Make sure you're a strong swimmer and have swam 300 continuous yards recently.
- Retrieve a 10# brick from the bottom of the pool 7' deep and swim 25 yards face up with it on your chest. If your head goes under the water, you'll be given 1 more chance so please practice.
- Tread water for 2 minutes with arms across your chest.
- Pull yourself out of the pool without using a ladder.
After you've completed the online course and passed the prerequisites, you will spend most of the time with me in both shallow and deep water skills.
CEPRO professional rescuer CPR, AED, and first aid are included in this course.
Once completed, you'll receive your certificate online from Red Cross within 24 to 48 hours.
We look forward to meeting you and are encouraging you to join our mission by helping others to stay safe in and around the pool.
Contact Info
Fitness Specialists LLC
St. Augustine , FL 32080
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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.