Lifeguard Certification Course

This class provides the necessary entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional level care of breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

The course fee includes certification in lifeguard training, first aid professional level CPR, and AED. MUST HAVE 5 PARTICIPANTS IN ORDER TO RUN EACH COURSE.

Classes will be held:

• November 7 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
• November 8 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
• November 9 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Swim test to be held on October 23 from 4:00 to 5:00pm.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Swim 300 yds continuously and demonstrate breath control & rotary breathing
• Tread water for 2 minutes
• Feet first surface dive to 7 ft.
• Retrieve a 10 lb brick and swim 25 yds.
• 7-hour online course must be completed prior to classes

Fee:  $180

Contact Barb Schmidt with questions at bschmidt@mtrymca.org.