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Notes: Participants receive comprehensive training in the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for the Lifeguarding program and to be trained as an instructor aide. Alternate track participants will be taught swimming skills as well as water safety and emergency management skills. Participants do not need to know how to swim prior to taking the class.

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Notes: Participants receive comprehensive training in the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for the Lifeguarding program and to be trained as an instructor aide. Alternate track participants will be taught swimming skills as well as water safety and emergency management skills. Participants do not need to know how to swim prior to taking the class.

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Notes: The Jr. Lifeguarding course is for students who are ages 12-15 years old and currently an aquatic Level 4 or above. Students will learn the principles and practices of being a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor aid. There are classroom and water sections of the course. The class introduces participants to lifesaving skills, including in-water rescues, use of a rescue tube, and first aid, CPR, and AED skills (no certifications). Participants will shadow lifeguards in rotation to get a real sense of being on the job. Jr. Guard candidates are able to apply as a volunteer Jr. Guard/Swim Aid at any of the THPRD aquatic centers.

Details: The Jr. Lifeguarding course is for students who are ages 12-15 years old and currently an aquatic Level 4 or above. Students will learn the principles and practices of being a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor aid. There are classroom and water sections of the course. The class introduces participants to lifesaving skills, including in-water rescues, use of a rescue tube, and first aid, CPR, and AED skills (no certifications). Participants will shadow lifeguards in rotation to get a real sense of being on the job. Jr. Guard candidates are able to apply as a volunteer Jr. Guard/Swim Aid at any of the THPRD aquatic centers.

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Details: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

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Details: Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both), tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. (can use goggles) Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps. (no goggles may be used) Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. After registering, the facility will contact participants to set up the pre-test. Successful completion of the pretest is required prior to participation.

Notes: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Details: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Notes: Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Jump into water and totally submerge, swim 150 yards using front crawl stroke and/or breast stroke, tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, swim 50 yards crawl stroke/breast stroke; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 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, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. After registering, the facility will contact participants to set up the pre-test. Successful completion of the pretest is required prior to participation. Price reflects increase by Red Cross Class is 12/23, 12/26, 12/27, 12/30

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Notes: Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 150 yards continuously, then tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, then swim another 50 yards; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on back, with both hands on the brick, return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. After registering, the facility will contact participants to set up the pre-test. Successful completion of the pretest is required prior to participation.

Details: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Notes: Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both), tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. (can use goggles) Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps. (no goggles may be used) Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. After registering, the facility will contact participants to set up the pre-test. Successful completion of the pretest is required prior to participation.

Details: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Notes: Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Jump into water and totally submerge, swim 150 yards using front crawl stroke and/or breast stroke, tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, swim 50 yards crawl stroke/breast stroke; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 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, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. After registering, the facility will contact participants to set up the pre-test. Successful completion of the pretest is required prior to participation. Red Cross fee yet to be determined!