Students who complete the beginner skills will be introduced to additional coordinated movements in the water in a logical progression. Be at least 15 years old when class begins. Surface dive, retrieve and return a 10 pound object to the surface from a depth of at least seven feet. The primary purpose of the lifeguarding course is to provide lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. CPR for the professional rescuer and first aid will be included.
Students review skills obtained in beginning swimming.
Students are introduced to basic rescue skills and artificial respiration. In order to pass the course, the student must successfully perform the individual and combined skills listed on the Red Cross advanced skill sheet. This course is designed for advanced swimmers and divers to improve conditioning and techniques necessary for participation in a competitive program. The course is a fitness class in the water. It is divided into two parts consisting of the President's Council on Fitness and the American Red Cross Milers Club.