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Shallow Water Lifeguard Course – Invite onlyAdults/Teens – ages 15+May 9- May 12The American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Training Course prepares participants for certification in Shallow Water 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;
• Complete a continuous swim – tread- swim sequence. Jump into the water, submerge, resurface and swim 50 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain positions with head above the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both. • Timed 10 lbs. brick retrieval in 4 to 5 feet of water with 20-yard swim or walk within fifty seconds
If a participant does not pass the pre-screen, a 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.
*Online learning component Online learning component (approximately 7 to 8 hours) required to be completed by the first day of class. Online link to be distributed to students prior to the first class.Friday, May 9 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.* Saturday, May 10 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.Sunday, May 11 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.Monday, May 12 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.Registration closes Tuesday, May 6
Age Category
Adult
Location
Stedwick Pool at Stedwick Community Center
Map & Direction
Stedwick Community Center
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10401 Stedwick Road
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD
20886
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