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:

  • Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries
  • Rescue skills - in the water and on land
  • First aid training and professional rescuer CPR - to help you prepare for any emergency
  • 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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