How to be a lifeguard at raging waters?

Question

What are the requirements and what license do i need to get to be a lifeguard at raging waters?

If i need to learn cpr where can i learn it?

thanks

Answer 1

go to the red cross to learn CPR

easy to learn, but will you actually use it. will you be able to perform CPR.

Answer 2

You need to contact Raging Waters directly in order to find out their specific requirements.  It may be that they hire persons with American Red Cross certifications.  However, they may be one of many water parks that require the Ellis & Associates certificate.  Both programs are comparible in difficulty and length of time to complete.  Some Water Parks even provide the training themselves, so it is best to ask them specifically.

Generally, you must already be 15 years old before the start of class, be able to swim 500 yards continuously (front crawl and/or breastroke), be able to tread water for two minutes and be able to retrieve a 10-pound weight from 9 feet deep water before entering the class.  It is very helpful if you are an expereinced swimmer who is comfortable in the water and can do sidestroke and elementary backstroke, and can do a racing type dive.  

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training includes professional level CPR training and Basic First Aid as part of its course.  I'm not sure if the Ellis course includes that, but I would expect that they do.  

Good Luck.  Lifeguarding can be a great job.  It is a serious professional level responsibility with potential for doing serious lifesaving rescues.