American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course:
Lifeguard classes are held primarily from March to June. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross certification in lifeguarding/first aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
Course Prerequisites:
- Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
- Must be able to pass the perquisite swim test:
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breathing control using the front crawl and breaststroke.
- Swim 20 yards (front crawl or breaststroke), surface dive to a depth of 6 feet, swim 10 feet along the bottom and retrieve a 10 lb object, then swim on back, holding the object, to the starting point and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. This must be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs, with both hands under armpits.
Spring 2013 Dates and Times:
- April 11-14
- April 25-28
- May 23-26
- May 30-June 2
- June 6-9
Pre-Test: Monday 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Friday 5 - 10 p.m.
Saturday 8 - 6 p.m.
Sunday 8 - 6 p.m.
Cost: Member: $175 Non-member: $200
Lifeguard Refresher Course:
For lifeguards who already hold a current Red Cross certification, this class will give you the opportunity to review and practice your lifeguarding skills and renew your certification. Successful participants will receive an American Red Cross certification in lifeguarding/first aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
Spring 2013 Dates and Times:
Friday 6 - 10 p.m.
Saturday 8 - 5 p.m.
Cost: Members $100 Non-members: $125
Please come to Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center and remit payment to reserve your spot on the week you would like to attend.
For more information on these courses, please contact our Aquatics Department at 531-5082