LIFEGUARD TRAINING

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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:

Must be 15 years of age and attend every class.
Participants will have to swim 300 yards without stopping using Breast Stroke and Freestyle.
Tread water for 2 minutes without arms
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
A swimsuit is required

DATES & TIMES:

October 17th & 18th

11am-5pm

COST:

$200 for Y members
$225 for non-members

PRE-REQUISITE

Please watch the videos before attending the class. You will need to create an account prior to watching the videos. Participants must bring their certificate of completion from the video series with them on the first day of class.

RE-CERTIFICATION CLASS

December 19th
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