Lifeguard Training (F 6:00pm & SaSu 8:30am)

About This Camp & Activity

This Red Cross course trains and certifies successful participants in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. The lifeguard certification requires a standard number of hours for classroom, pool, and online training. Successful completion requires that participants BE PRESENT FOR ALL CLASS SESSIONS; complete all online training modules, attain 80% on the written exam and demonstrate proficiency in all skills. Prerequisites: 1) Students must be 15 years old by the completion of this course. 2) The ability to swim at least 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing using front crawl or breaststroke.3) The ability to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. 4) Successful completion of a timed event in 1 minute, 40 seconds. This timed event requires a participant to complete the following sequence: swim 20 yards, surface dive feet-first or head-first to a depth of 7-10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object; surface and swim 20 yards on their back with the object (both hands must remain on the object throughout); exit the water without using the ladder or steps. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Red Cross certificate that indicates Lifeguarding/First Aid CPR/AED and is valid for 2 years. Required Materials: 1) Students must possess a copy of the Lifeguarding Manual released January 2017. A free version of the book may be downloaded at www.redcross.org or a print version of the book may be purchased online at www.redcrossstore.org for approximately $32. 2) Adult/Child & Infant CPR Combination Masks. Students are encouraged to bring their own pocket masks. A limited number will be available for students to borrow. Masks may be purchased as a set online for approximately $12.50 through www.redcrossstore.org Refunds: Refunds issued within 10 days of the course will be assessed the following administrative fees: $35 Red Cross fee and $7 Eau Claire Parks and Registration administrative fee. If the minimum enrollment required by the American Red Cross is not met by the registration deadline, the class is subject to cancellation.