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Lifeguard Training Program

Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job
or a challenging career? American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best
place to start! Lifeguarding puts you in an exciting position, working
as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water.
Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experience
that will be valued by colleges and future employers. It's a great way
to demonstrate what you can offer. Colleges and employers look for applicants
who can deal effectively with people, who have a take charge attitude
and who are willing to work to develop new skills.
What You Will Learn? American Red Cross training makes
learning fun and easy. Through classroom learning and hands-on practice,
you'll learn:
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Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent
injuries
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Rescue skills - in the water and on land
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First aid training and professional rescuer CPR -
to help you prepare for any emergency
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Professional lifeguard responsibilities like interacting
with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons
Requirements -
- Participants Must: Be at least 15 years of age by the last day of
the course attended
- Attend all training sessions
- Successfully complete a pre-course screening session which includes
the following
- Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes:
- 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing
propellant kick
- 100 yards breaststroke
- 100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing, or breaststroke
or a combination of both
- Swim 20 yards (front crawl or breast stroke), surface dive to a depth
of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and return with it to the
surface, and swim back 20 yards. This is a timed event.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.Candidates should place
their hands under the armpits.
- Perform all required skills with 100% accuracy
- Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%
Email us now at info@deependaqatics.com
Website: www.descnj.com
Location: St. Benedicts Prep, 520 MLK Blvd, Newark, NJ
April Class Dates:TBA
May Class Dates:TBA
June Class Dates: TBA
Lifeguard Book
Cost:
New Lifeguards :$200.00
Renewing Lifeguards: $135
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