Lifeguard Course Requirements

Prerequisites:
1. Swim 300 yards continuously (free or breaststroke)
2. Tread water for two minutes using only legs
3. Complete a timed event in one minute and 40 seconds, swim 15 yards front crawl, remove a 10 pound brick off of the bottom of a 10 foot pool section, swim on your back and only kicking with the brick for 15 yards. Must be completed on the first night of class to continue with the course.

*Candidates must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled class session of the course. The candidate must also complete a set of swimming prerequisites.

*Red Cross certifications upon successful completion include: Lifeguard Training/CPR/AED/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens

*Appropriate swim attire is required to practice multiple in-water rescues.

Water Safety Instructor Course Requirements

Prerequisites:
Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:

1. Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4:

• Front Crawl - 25 yards
• Back Crawl - 25 yards
• Breaststroke - 25 yards
• Elementary Backstroke - 25 yards
• Sidestroke - 25 yards
• Butterfly - 15 yards

2. Tread water for one minute. Maintain position on back for one minute in deep water (floating or sculling).

*Must be completed on the first night of class to continue with the course.

*Candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled class session of the course.

*Red Cross certifications upon successful completion include: WSI Certification

*Appropriate swim attire is required to practice multiple in-water sessions.

*Nine hours worth of online training must be completed prior to the class start date