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Lifeguarding Class

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Cost: $250.00 (Limited to first 10)



American Red Cross/CPR/First Aid certification



To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass the prerequisite skills evaluation that includes the following:





  1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim usingthe front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.Swim goggles may be used.




 





  1. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits.


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  3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.


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¦ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.



¦ Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.



¦ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.



The prerequisite skills evaluation will occur on the first day of the course. Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation and for every class.



 



To successfully complete the course, you must attend the entire course, participate in all skill sessions/drills,activities and scenarios, demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios, and pass the final written exams with a minimum grade of 80 percent.



 



Upon the successful completion of the course, you will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.



 



If you have any questions, please contact me directly at 802-422-3932   or kim@killingtontown.com



 



Dates and Times of Class: Must attend all classes.



Monday, August 8th: Pre-Test and Introduction: 11:00-2:00



Tuesday, August 9th: 9:00-2:00



Wednesday, August 10th: 9:00-2:00



Thursday, Aug11th   9:00-2:00



Friday, Aug. 12th     9:00-2:00


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