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Lifeguard Course Invite Only
May 10 - May 16Stedwick Pool
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course prepares participants for certification in Lifeguard, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the course (proof of age required) and pass a pre-screen test on the first pool day in order to continue participation in class. Pre-screen requirements are as follows; • 300-yard continuous swim with rhythmic breathing using front crawl or breast stroke • Timed 10 lbs. brick retrieval in 7 to 10 feet of water with 20-yard swim within one minute forty seconds • Tread water using legs only for two minutes If a participant does not pass the pre-screen requirement, they can be evaluated for the shallow water course and transferred into class if requirements are met. If unsuccessful, course fee refund will be issued (minus a $15 administrative fee).
Interested participants must apply for Lifeguard Job online and set up an interview. Applicant who receives conditional job offer must complete contingent hiring paperwork.
Once that has been completed, interested participant will be invited to register for class. For more information e-mail Lauren Hydorn at lhydorn@mvf.org.
Registration closes Tuesday, May 7Online learning component (approximately 7 to 8 hours) required to be completed by Saturday, May 11.Online link to be distributed to students prior to the first class.Friday, May 10 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11 2 to 8 p.m.Sunday, May 12 10 to 5 p.m.Thursday, May 16 4 to 7:30 p.m.For more information or to apply, e-mail Lauren Hydorn at lhydorn@mvf.org.
Age Category
Adult
Location
Stedwick Pool at Stedwick Community Center
Instructor
MVF Staff
Map & Direction
Stedwick Community Center
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10401 Stedwick Road
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD
20886
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