What should I expect at lifegaurding recertification?

Question

Hi, it's been a while since I've lifegaurded and I'm going to get recertified today. It's been a while, so I'm probably a bit rusty on my skills. Will I be expected to know everything more or less perfectly or will they walk me through it/ refresh me. What will I be required to do? I'm not doing CPR/ first aid or AED today, just waterfront.

Answer 1

Its just the same as your certification class was. They will go over everything before any tests.

Answer 2

It depends.  Some recert courses have a short instruction period before the skills test.  However if you're taking a challenge course you'll be expected to do the skills with no prompting.  I would get out your course book and review everything and be prepared to perform flawlessly.