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ARC Lifeguard Training Class
Attendance at ALL Lifeguard Training Classes is MANDATORY
There are no make-up lessons for this class
Please review the Parks and Recreation Refund Policy and check personal scheduling before registering for this class.
Pre-requisites:
1. All candidates must be at least 15 years old
2. All candidates must pass the Swimming Test consisting of:
- Timed Event: completion within 1 minute-40 seconds.
Swim 20 yards of Front Crawl or Breast Stroke, surface dive 7-10ft and retrieve 10-lb weight, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point carrying the weight in both hands while keeping face above water (swimming on back with whip or rotary kick) and exit the water without using the ladder or steps.
- Continuous 300 yard swim in the following order:
100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and strong supporting kick.
100 yards of breast-stroke with proper stroke sequence and strong kick
100 yards of front crawl and/or breast-stroke, any combination with good breathing and kick.
*A full refund will be given to anyone who does not pass the skills test.
NOTE: Lifeguard Training candidates must have a good grasp of stroke mechanics and must swim the required strokes with good rhythmic breathing and a strong, well developed supporting kick. There is no time limit on the 300yd swim but candidates must have the endurance to swim continuously without stopping. The instructor may stop the candidate at any time during the pre-test if the candidate’s skills are determined to be insufficient for the class.
If the candidate has not had formal swimming lessons past YMCA Minnow level or ARC Level 4, it is most likely that the candidate will NOT be able to pass the swimming pre-test.
Lifeguarding is an inherently dangerous and skilled profession and candidates for Lifeguard Training MUST be strong and proficient swimmers. Candidates may ask for an evaluation before taking the pre-test. Please call the Aquatic Center to make an appointment. Private Lessons are also available to prepare candidates for taking the pre-test and class.
2010 Class Dates:
SeSummer Session: June 7-19, 2010
Classes are Monday-Friday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm
Class Cost: $85.00 Course Fee
$50.00 Book and Mask Fee
Payment must be paid when registering
Fee includes Books and certifications for Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Course Outline
Class 1 – Pre-course Session and Swim Test* AND
The Professional Lifeguard/Injury Prevention
Read Chapters 1 through 5 for next class
Class 2 – Patron Surveillance/Emergency Preparation
Read Chapters 1 through 4 for next class
Class 3 – Rescue Skills
Read Chapters 5 and 6 for next class
Class 4 – Section One Exam:
Recognition and Response AND
Before Providing Care and Rescue Skills
Read Chapters 7 and 8 for next class
Class 5 – Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
Read Chapter 8 for next class
Class 6 – Two Rescuer CPR and AED AND
Section Two Exam:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Read Chapter 9 for next class
Class 7 – First Aid
Read Chapters 9 and 10 for next class
Class 8 – Injuries to Muscles, Bones and Joints AND
Caring for Head, Neck, Back Injuries Part 1
Read Chapter 10 for next class
Class 9 – Caring for Head, Neck and Back
Injuries Part 2
Read Chapters 9 and 10 for next class
Class 10 – Section Three Exam: First Aid and Spinal Injuries AND Final In-Water Skills Scenarios
Students must participate in all classes to complete the course. Please bring a bathing suit and towel to all classes and be prepared to be in the water for every class. In order to receive certification, students must pass 100% of all physical and water skills and skills scenarios, and score at least 80% correct on each of the three written exams.
Absences will result in non-completion of the course and no certificate will be given.
Please review the Parks and Recreation Refund Policy and check personal scheduling before registering for this class. There are no make-ups for this class.
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