LIfeguarding

I began lifeguard training last week with the Red Cross. I need to be certified in lifeguarding, as well WSI, in order to work at Kids Across America this summer so that I can teach swimming. Class is a little tough, but enjoyable for the most part. The instructor has an interest in wilderness therapy and EBD/at-risk kids, so I got along well with her when talking about at-risk children and teens. Rachel, a girl from school who is also taking the class, has an interest in wilderness therapy, so all three of us have really good conversations. The instructor, after watching the class help each other learn specific rescues that some of us had trouble with, told me that I would be very good at working with elementary or at-risk students because I have incredible patience. Her words are so encouraging to me because of my love to work with students and what I want to do this summer (work with inner-city teens). Lifeguard training was 9 hours last Saturday, 9 hours last Sunday and will be the same this upcoming Saturday and Sunday, then I am done, certified, officially a lifeguard through the Red Cross -yay.