*Surveillance Skills ot hlep you recognize and prevent injuries.
*Rescue skills - in water and on land.
*First Aid training and professional rescuer CPR to help you prepare for any emergency.
*Professioanl lifeguard responsibilities like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons.
To take this class you must register for the April Lifeguard Precourse Test. After passing the test you will then register for this class at the front desk and begin class immediately following the test.
Lifeguard Class Dates
April 20, 22, 23, 24, 25
First night of class will be the precourse testing. You must be able to swim 100 meters using the American Crawl Stroke, 100 meters using the Breast Stroke, and an additional 100 meters using either of the two strokes. The combined 300 meter swim is done without stopping to rest and strokes must be performed correctly with face in the water and correct breathing techniques. There is an additional timed test to swim 25 meters, retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the pool and return to the start place on your back holding the brick out of the water during the entire swim. Time stops when you climb out of the pool. You have one minute and 40 seconds to complete the test.
*$50 Precourse nonrefundable testing fee is required to register* If you are in doubt of your ability to complete the Precourse Test as described above, you are advised to take a course on Strokes Mechanics to prepare for the Lifeguarding Course prior to testing.
Maximum Program Fees:
(Fees based on household income)
Y Facility Members: $175
Program Members: $200 ($50 Precourse Test Fee applied to Course Fee if Precourse Test is passed)