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Lifeguard Certification

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Pre-requisites: To participate in the class, participants must pass the following pre-requisites:
  • Complete swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: 
          - Jump into water and totally submerge, resurface then 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.
  • In 1 minute & 40 seconds, you must swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10lb object from a depth of at least 7 feet, return it 20 yards an then exit the pool. 
TO PASS the class, you must complete the following:
  • Attend every class session.
  • Participate in & complete all skill sessions.
  • Pass the written exam(s) with at least an 80%
  • Pass the final skill scenarios.

EVERY DAY please bring the following items:
  • Swimsuit, towel & any personal items you may need after you swim.
  • Pencil and any other note-taking utensils.
  • Your lunch and any snack you might want throughout the day (or money to purchase as needed).


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