Lifeguard Training - 312551

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation administered on the first day of class.

Lifeguards protect their community by preventing, recognizing, and responding to water-related emergencies. In order to get a job at most facilities, you need to become certified, and most employers look for American Red Cross Certification.
Obtain your 2-year certification by taking a Lifeguarding course from the American Red Cross*.

5 Reasons to be a Lifeguard
1. Learn to save lives in and out of the water
2. Develop your leadership, communication and teaching skills
3. Build your resume
4. Earn money
5. Stay in great physical condition


Prerequisites:
Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class
Swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
o Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
o Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
o Surface and swim 20 yards on back, with both hands holding the object.
o Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Can NOT miss any class - NO make ups
Cost includes American Red Cross materials and certification fees

Bring bathing suit, towel, lunch, beverage, and snack to all classes.