American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification
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Get certified to work as a lifeguard this summer! This American Red Cross course covers lifeguarding for water depths up to 7 feet. Led by instructor Danise McClung, this three-day intensive program provides the necessary skills and certification to respond to aquatic emergencies.
Course Details
Dates: April 18, 25, and 26
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Daily)
Location: CHRISTUS HWC Pool
Cost: $250 per student
Prerequisites and Requirements
Participants must be at least 15 years old by the start of the course. A mandatory swim test will be conducted on the first morning, Saturday, April 18. Students must pass this test to continue with the certification.
The swim test includes:
300-Yard Continuous Swim: 6 full laps of the pool using nonstop freestyle or breaststroke.
Water Tread: A 2-minute nonstop tread using only the legs.
What to Bring
The course runs all day, so please come prepared with the following items each day:
Swimsuit and towel
A complete change of dry clothes
A packed lunch and water bottle