Lifeguard Training
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Participants must attend ALL sessions and must bring suits to each lesson. Please check your school schedules to avoid any conflicts. Participants who are unable to complete the pre-course swim test will not be allowed to continue and no refund will be given. The requirements are as follows:
- You must be at least 15 years of age (16 to guard in WI). Please bring proof of your age to the first class.
- You must pass the pre-course swim:
- Swim 500 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
- 200 yards (4 laps, 8 lengths) front crawl using rhythmic breathing (face in the water & breathe to the side)
- 100 yards breast stroke (2 laps, 4 lengths)
- 200 yards front crawl/breast stroke (4 laps, 8 lengths)
- Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface, and swim 20 yards back to starting point carrying the object. This is a timed event.
Successful course completion requires participation in classroom and skill sessions as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. Due to the nature of the skills in this course, you will be participating in strenuous activities, such as performing CPR on the floor and removing someone from the water. If you have a medical condition or disability or if you have any questions about your ability to participate fully in this course, discuss them with your physician before you start the course. Upon the successful completion of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, you will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate, which is valid for 3 years. You will also receive a CPR/AED for Lifeguards certificate, which is valid for one year.