TO REGISTER FOR THE LIFEGUARD CLASS:  CLICK HERE 
The Lifeguard Class is program number 500-A

Dear Lifeguard Course participant,

Thank you for enrolling in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training program.  The class takes place at the Yerwood Pool.  Dana Humbert will be the instructor.  The time is listed below:

            Saturday, Feb 13                                 12:00pm-8:00pm Yerwood Pool

            Saturday, Feb 14                                 10:00am-6pm Yerwood Pool

            Monday, Feb 15                                  12:00pm-8pm Yerwood Pool

Weds, Feb 17                                      12:00pm-8pm Yerwood Pool

In the Lifeguard Training course, you will learn about the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard and how to carry them out in a professional manner.  You will also learn a number of lifeguarding techniques, such as surveillance; how to use rescue equipment for a distressed swimmer, active drowning victim, and a passive drowning victim; and how to care for someone that may have a head, neck or back injury.

Successful course completion requires participation in classroom and skill sessions, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations.  Due to the nature of the skills in this course, you will be participating in strenuous activities, such as performing CPR on the floor and removing someone from the water. If you have a medical condition or disability or if you have any questions about your ability to participate fully in the course, you and your parents should discuss them with a physician before you start the course.

To enroll in the Lifeguard Training Course, you must be at least 15 years of age by the start of the class.  You must pass the pre-course session, in which you will be required to pass the swimming skills test.  The skills you will perform are as follows:

1.     Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:

            *100 yards of front crawl

            *100 yards of breast stroke

            *100 yards of either front crawl or breast stroke

2.     Swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breast stroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object.

Upon successful completion of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course, you will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate.  The Lifeguard Training certificate, which includes First Aid, is valid for 3 years.  You will also receive a CPR for the professional rescuer certificate, which is valid for 1 year.  You will need the certificate whenever you apply for a job as a lifeguard.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me at any time at 977-4644. 

Sincerely,

Scott Beauregard

Assistant Superintendent of Recreation

Lifeguard Instructor