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For ages 15 and older.The Lifeguarding course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the assigned online portion(s) (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session. Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years. Prerequisites: 1. Minimum age: 15 years; 2. Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at 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 a combination of both. 3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
This class is a blended learning format with a combination of online and classroom skills. Online content will be sent via email prior to the course. Print or take a screen shot of the completion page and bring that to the first day of class. You may not participate in class without the completion page.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguard Training course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.
Please note, this certification is not valid or associated with the hire process for Parker Parks and Recreation. Please check online for job opportunities with the Town of Parker.
Please note, this certification is not valid or associated with the hire process for Parker Parks and Recreation. Please check online for job opportunities with the Town of Parker.
Age Category
Youth (6 -18)
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