American Red Cross Lifeguard Training - Spring Session 1
SLO Swim Center • 902 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Organized by City of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation DepartmentAbout this event
Description
This activity is closed to further registration.
Class Objective: The Lifeguard Course provides training in the skills required to be proficient in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid. The course includes instruction of in-water Lifeguard skills, First Aid to meet the State of California Title 22 requirements, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. At the end of this course each participant who passes the written and practical examinations will receive an American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR/AED and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel. An additional $55.00 fee will need to be submitted at the end of the course for certifications. Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays for a two-week session. Participants must be able to attend ALL classes in a session. Make-up classes are not available.
Prerequisites: To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation by doing the following:
1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds –
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
• Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
The prerequisite skills evaluation will occur on the first day of the course. Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation and for every class.
Scholarships are available to applicants interested in joining the Aquatics industry. Scholarships are available for income qualifying individuals and families to help offset the cost of participating in Lifeguard Training classes. To learn more about the scholarship opportunities, please contact the Recreation Coordinator at (805) 781-7291.
Refunds are not available for Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Classes, however credits may be provided if notified 48 hours before the start of the first class. If you need to cancel within 48 hours of the first lesson start time, you will receive 75% of the program cost credited to your account.
An additional fee of $55.00 will be collected during the class to cover the cost of certificates.
Refunds are not available for Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Classes, however credits may be provided if notified 48 hours before the start of the first class. If you need to cancel within 48 hours of the first lesson start time, you will receive 75% of the program cost credited to your account.
Activity Category
Aquatics
Location
SLO Swim Center
Instructor
SLO Swim Center Staff