NEW Lifeguard Training R.24 – #1

Class Dates:

• Monday, January 20th 10a.m.-11:30a.m. @ zoom meeting
• Saturday, January 25th 9a.m.-3p.m. @ NVPools Office
• Saturday, February 1st 9a.m.-4p.m. @ Burke Racquet & Swim Club
• Sunday, February 2nd 11a.m.-6p.m. @ Nations Capital Swim Club

Students must attend all classes to earn certifications

*Link to Zoom Meeting will be emailed the morning of January 20th*

Course Description:

Blended Learning Lifeguard Course

This Course combines the flexibility of online learning with hands on training. It provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over

Participants must be:

• Minimum age: 15 years by last day of class.
• Able to 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.
• Able to complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 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 holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

Refunds and Cancellations will not be allowed!