Lifeguards are aquatic safety professionals in charge of preventing injuries, responding to and managing from minor to major incidents. This is a rewarding and empowering skill set. Become a lifeguard for temporary employment, as the basis for an aquatic career, as a hobby, or simply to feel best prepared to assist others in and around water. You may become a lifeguard beginning as of age 15 and older. We are very fortunate to have Melissa Shearer as our full time Lifeguard Trainer. This is a complete certification course utilizing the Newly Updated American Red Cross Standards, which includes Lifeguarding; a 3 year certification, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; a 1 year certification, and First Aid; a 3 year certification.
Course Prerequisites:
Applicants must be 15 yo at time of enrollment and be able to Prove it
Complete a 300 yd continuous swim, Freestyle and Breaststroke Only
Swim 20 yds, Free dive and Retrieve 10# weight, return and exit the water in under 1 min 40 sec.
No refunds will be given if you are unable to do the above skills.
If you have any concerns regarding these Prerequisites please contact Melissa before your scheduled class begins.
Call Today To Ask About Dates & To Sign Up - 704-547-5991
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