Programs

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This American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class is taught in a blended learning format, and the assigned online portion (accessed via mobile, desktop, or tablet) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session. Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years.

**IMPORTANT** No refunds will be given after sign-up. Please know your swimming abilities before enrolling.

Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age: 15 years
2. Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence:
Jump into the water, submerge, resurface, swim 150 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both), maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs, then swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point while holding the object at the surface with both hands, then exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

This class will meet on Saturday, November 14, Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22. You will meet at the Competition Pool. Please be prepared to get in the water. There will be a one hour lunch break each day. Please pack your lunch or plan accordingly.

You MUST complete the online portion of this class before the first meeting on November 14. The online course takes about six hours to complete.