LIFEGUARD TRAINING
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All Classes are for 2022
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 for each day.
2022 DATES & TIMES:
January 22nd & 23rd: 9:00a-4:00p
March 26th & 27th: 9:00a-4:00p
May 7th & 8th : 9:00a-4:00p
July 14th & 15th 9:00 a –4:00p
October 22nd &23rd : 9a-4:00p
COST:
$200 for Y members
$250 for non-members
PRE-REQUISITE
Before attending the in-person class, participants must watch and complete a 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 2022
December 22nd :10:00am-4:00pm
$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 aquatics@mansfieldy.org