Lifeguard Training
The newly updated Lifeguarding program trains lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water. Topics include water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED and more. The new program reflects the latest ECC science and findings from the 2011 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report..

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
• Completes timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
  - Starting in the water, swim 20 yards
  - Surface dive, feet first or head first, to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object
  - Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
This course teaches how to plan, conduct, and teach the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program and educates participants to adapt to their surroundings, create non-threatening environments, evaluate students and give corrective feedback.

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (must present legal proof at registration)
• A written water safety test
• Demonstration of swimming techniques and rescue skills

Lifeguard Training and CPR-PR Recertification
This course is for current certificate holders or those who have certificates that have been expired less than one year. Please bring your books and resuscitation mask as they will not be supplied for this class. This class is a review of all skills and information before the practical skills and written test.

2013 Recertification Schedule