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Aquatic World offers the American Red Cross - Lifeguard Course

Enrollment for this Special Certification Program is open

Courses being held 

Spring of 2024

 

No Cost Pre-Registration Required 

Stop by the Dive Center or Call today  -  (315) 458-1955

 

American Red Cross lifeguard training provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. The lifeguard class includes comprehensive training in water rescues, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and first aid skills.

Lifeguard

 

Prerequisites

  • Be at least 15 years old.

For your Shallow Water Lifeguard course module

  • Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may use front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should  place their hands under the armpits.
  • Complete the following events within 50 seconds
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles may be used.
    • Submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.
    • Exit the water withiout using a ladder or steps.

 

For your Lifeguard course Module

 

  • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may use front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should  place their hands under the armpits.
  • Complete the following events within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggle are not allowed.
    • Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
    • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

 

Cost:

"Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid" course -    $276

Training Materials - included

Lifeguard Hip Pack w/mask, whistle, gloves - $33 (optional purchase from Aquatic World)
No Cost "Pre-Registration" for the program aids you in selecting your shcedule and training group. And is done prior to Orientation and Swim Test. Contact Aquatic World as soon as possible to select your dates. Program fills quickly. 
After Pre-Registration, you have Orientation then your Swim Test. There is no cost up to this point. After completion of the Swim Test, enrollment begins and course fees are due. You will then receive your training materials and group scheduling is confirmed.
 
Program Policies

Refund Policy – All fees are nonrefundable and no refunds will be issued once fees have been submitted. Class materials and supplies such as course manuals and textbooks, CPR masks and all other class supplies are nonrefundable.

Class Space is Limited - If a registered participant decides to leave the class for any reason, they will NOT receive a refund and will NOT be eligible to transfer to a different class.
No Show Policy – If a registered participant is a no-show and absent from their scheduled class, the participant will not receive a refund of any kind and is not eligible for a class transfer.
Cancelled Class Policy –  Aquatic World, reserves the right to cancel classes as needed. In the event a class is canceled registered participants will be offered a transfer to a different class at no additional charge or a full refund may apply.

 

    Start Date Courses Course Type Places Available  
05 Apr 2024 ARC-LG Class 2 2024 ARC - Lifeguard 6

ARC - Lifeguard

LG Training Class 1
Fri 05 Apr 2024
05:00 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
LG Training Class 2
Sat 06 Apr 2024
08:00 AM
10 hours 00 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
LG Training Class 3
Sun 07 Apr 2024
08:00 AM
10 hours 00 minutes
Aquatic World Pool
Course Instructor(s): Alyssa Endres, Bryan Radliff, Erik Wennberg, Scott Roarke,

Successful completion of the Swim Test is Required - and is completed prior to this class....Please check our listing for the ARC-LG Swim Test for February 2024, and get signed up........ That is your first step.... After completing the Swim Test, enrollment for this class group begins and course fees are due then. You will then receive your e-Learnig training materials to be completed prior to this weekend class sessions.......From the first 12 candidates to complete the swim test you will be elligable to enroll in this class group......Stop by the Dive Center at 114 Kreischer Road, N Syracuse or call today (315) 458-1955.......Join the long line of Hero's - Become a Lifeguard!

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