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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Are you the next SuperGuard? This course will provide participants the skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will also gain the knowledge to provide professional level care for cardiac and breathing emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical personnel take over. This 2-year certification will qualify participants for most entry-level aquatic positions. Participants must be at least 15 years of age and able to complete the following pre-requisites:
- Starting 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits.
- Complete the following timed events within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. you should not swim the distance under water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Students must complete online work prior to the first day of class. Information will be emailed one week prior to the class.
Dates: Tuesday, January 3 - Wednesday, January 4
Registration closes: December 28
Time: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Age: 15 years and up
Location: ERC Indoor Pool
Fee: $175
Min/Max: 4/10
Click here to register for the January 3 &4 Lifeguard Training
Dates: Monday, March 13 - Tuesday, March 14
Registration closes: March 8
Time: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Age: 15 years and up
Location: ERC Indoor Pool
Fee: $175
Min/Max: 4/10
Click here to register for the March 13 & 14 Lifeguard Training
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Class
The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Swimming Lessons. Participants will be instructed on the strategies for planning and preparing for effective and safe swim lessons. Course materials are not provided to keep class costs down, but are available to purchase or download from the American Red Cross website. Certification does not expire as long as your teach and submit paperwork for one ARC swim course every two years. Participants must be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the class and able to perform the following swimming skills.
- Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4:
- Front Crawl- 25 yards, Back Crawl- 25 yards, Breaststroke- 25 years, Elementary Backstroke- 25 yards, Sidestroke- 25 yards, Butterfly-15 yards
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).
- Tread water for 1 minute.
Students must complete online work prior to the first day of class. Information will be emailed one week prior to the class.
Dates for this class are TBD
Lifeguard Practice Sessions
Attend a lifeguard practice session to learn more about lifeguarding and to practice the skills before taking the class. Lifeguards will be available to answer questions, demonstrate skills and talk about their experiences. Practice sessions are open to anyone 15 years of age or older.
Dates:
Sundays
February 5 - April 23
11:00am - Noon
Location: ERC Indoor Pool
Train with the Lifeguard Team
Interested in becoming a lifeguard but not sure you have the skills? Attend our monthly training to get some hands-on experience with our team. We practice once a month to ensure we can perform when needed in an emergency. No pressure! Just a fun, relaxed environment to work on your skills. Snacks provided.
Dates:
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Sunday, February 19, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Sunday. April 16, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Location: ERC Indoor Pool