Training & Staff Development
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
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.
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Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
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Available Courses
Register using the form below.
Confirmation and further information will be sent to the email provided.
Courses include an online component which must be completed prior to the first day of class.
The component will be sent along with the registration confirmation or you can access the component here.
*Save $25 with early registration. Payment must be received no later than one week prior to the first day of class.
Acceptable Payment:
PayPal - john@lyfgrd4u.com
Venmo - john-ercolano@lyfgrd4u
Course ID Location Course Fee Spaces Available
Early Registration / Regular Registration
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