LIFEGUARD TRAINING
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All Classes are for 2021
RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
This course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to start your career as a certified lifeguard. Through videos, group discussion, and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, professional rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED, and other skills needed to work as a Certified Lifeguard.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE:
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Must be 15 years of age and attend every class.
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Participants will have to swim 300 yards without stopping using Breast Stroke and Freestyle.
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Tread water for 2 minutes without arms
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Complete the timed "Brick Test," where the participants must swim 20 yards, dive 7-10 feet to retrieve an object, and swim it back on their back, keeping their head above water
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A swimsuit is required
DATES & TIMES:
January 16th & 17th 11 a - 5:30 p
March 27th & 28th 11 a - 5:30 p
October 16th & 17th 11 a - 5:30 p
COST:
$200 for Y members
$225 for non-members
PRE-REQUISITE
Before attending the in-person class, participants must watch and complete video course through the Red Cross. To receive access to these videos please contact Jen Jeffery aquatics@mansfieldy.org. You must be registered for the class before gaining access to the pre-requisite videos.
RE-CERTIFICATION CLASS
December 18th
12pm-3pm
$85 for Y members
$100 for non-members
A swimsuit is required.
All inquiries for lifeguard classes and certifications please contact Jennifer Jeffery at
419-522-3511 EXT 264 or