Lifeguard Certification Course - RED CROSS
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The Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is a blended learning course; online and in person. The online portion, must be completed before the start of the in person classes. More details to follow.
All swimmers will take the this test at the beginning of the in person class
· Swim-Tread-Swim: Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. Swimming must be completed using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
· Timed Event: This timed event must be performed within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, 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, with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface to breathe. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.