This comprehensive American Red Cross lifeguard training program includes patron rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid, and CPR/AED through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice. Successful completion of this course will result in Red Cross certification. Class materials are included in the fee.

Perquisites:

• • Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
    • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed).
    • Maintain position at the surface of water for two minutes by treading water using only the legs.
    • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (Face may be in or out of the water. Goggles not allowed).
    • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out or near the surface.

Ages: 15 years & older
Fee: $250

Day                        Time                                      Date                       Fee

*TH-SU............TH & F-4:00-8:00PM.......5/8-5/11..............$250
                            SA.....8:00AM-6:00PM
                            SU....11:00AM-3:00PM
M-F.......................4:00-8:00PM..................5/19-5/23..........$250

*Please note this class is a Blended Learning Environment, combining online learning with in-person skills sessions to practice and demonstrate competency. E-Learning materials will be shared a week prior to class.

Junior Lifeguarding is an exciting program to take your swimming skills to life-saving knowledge! This class enhances your learn-to-swim knowledge while introducing you to lifesaving skills such as in-water rescues, use of rescue equipment, and First Aid, CPR/AED training. Each participant will have the option of shadowing a lifeguard. This program does not guarantee a lifeguard job in the future but is great to work towards your goal!

Pre-Requisites:

• Swim front crawl for 25-yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
• Swim breaststroke for 25-yards using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence.
• Complete the Water Competency Sequence:
  • Step into water from the side and totally submerge.
  • Maintain position for one minute by treading water or floating (or a combination of the two).
  • Rotate one full turn and orient to the exit. Level off and swim on the front or back 25-yards.
  • Exit pool without using a ladder or steps.

Location: O’Neil Aquatics Center
Day: T/TH/F
Date: 6/3-6/27
Time: 9:30 -11:00AM
Fee: $75