Register now for the
City's January 21-March 12 Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard program at the North
Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC). Classes are Tuesday and
Thursday 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. at the AFC.
The program focuses on
people ages 9-15 who enjoy the beach and ocean, and who would like to learn
water safety and lifesaving skills, including CPR, while also participating in
fun games and activities. For successful participants, the program can also
offer a path to eventual seasonal employment as one of the city's paid Ocean
Lifeguards (age 16-plus).
The North Myrtle Beach
Public Safety Department sponsors the program and Beach Patrol Officers teach
the classes. Several trained and experienced Ocean Lifeguards also assist in
teaching the program.
Participants engage in
fun, physical exercises that encourage them to work in teams, build confidence,
and learn lifesaving skills.
PRETEST REQUIREMENT
Saturday, January 11,
3:00 p.m. at the AFC: All participants who
are new to the Junior Lifeguard program must perform a 50-yard (two laps of the
pool) swim test to demonstrate swimming ability. Participants do not have to be
fast swimmers, but must be comfortable enough in the water in order to ensure a
safe and fun learning environment.
LESSON DATES AND
CONTENT
-- Lesson 1 (January 21)
– All Lessons are 6:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Welcome and Orientation,
Recognizing Emergencies, Victim Recognition, Lifeguard Equipment, Reaching
Assists
-- Lesson 2 (January 23)
Knowing your
Environment, RID Factor, Surveillance and Scanning, Throwing Assists
-- Lesson 3 (January 28)
General Procedures,
Entering the Water, Entries and Approaches
-- Lesson 4 (January 30)
Procedures for an
Emergency, Primary Assessment
-- Lesson 5 (February 4)
Emergency Action Plan,
Rescues at or Near the Surface
-- Lesson 6 (February 6)
Educating Others,
Conflict Resolution, FIND Model, Injury Prevention, Submerged Victim Shallow
Water
-- Lesson 7 (February
11)
Walking Assist, Two
Person Removal from Water, Escapes
-- Lesson 8 (February
13)
Conscious Choking,
Ventilation, Unconscious Choking
-- Lesson 9 (February
18)
The Cardiac Chain,
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Using an Automated External Defibrillator
-- Lesson 10 (February
20)
Facility Safety Check,
Preparation for Shadowing, Currents
-- Lesson 11 (February
25)
Handling Difficult
Situations, Aquatic Hazards,
-- Lesson 12 (February
27)
First Aid, Secondary
Assessment
-- Lesson 13 (March 3)
Head, Neck and Back
Injuries
-- Lesson 14 (March 5)
Preparation for
Shadowing, Skills Review
-- Lesson 15 (March 10)
Course Review, Make Up
Day, Survival Floating
-- Lesson 16, (March 12)
Group Written Test,
Final Skills
PROGRAM COST
The cost for the program
is $25. All participants receive a rash-guard swim shirt and a Junior Lifeguard
manual, and new Junior Lifeguards receive a backpack.
QUESTIONS?
To learn more about the
program, please email Lieutenant Corporal May Lauzon at melauzon@nmb.us
REGISTRATION
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