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Aquatic and Family Center

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Spring 2012

Requirements to participate:

Minimum Age 16
Ability to pass swim test (20 lengths of the pool swimming front crawl stroke or breaststroke)
Ability to retrieve a 10 lb. diving brick from the bottom of the pool in the deep end and swim with it to the shallow end.

In this course you will learn about the duties & responsibilities of a lifeguard and how to carry them out in a professional manner. You will also learn how to use surveillance techniques, rescue equipment, and how to manage a suspected spinal injury victim. Upon successful completion of this course (including written and rescue skills testing), you will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate. You will also receive CPR for the Professional Rescuer & First Aid. Attendance at all classes in the session is mandatory.

Dates: Must attend all days and dates
Saturday, May 5, 9:00 - 10:30am pre-test
Sunday, May 6
Saturdays, May 12 & 19
Sunday, May 20

Time
9:00am - 5:00pm

Location
Aquatic & Family Center at JFK Middle School

Fee per session
$250 / $260 / $270 (includes all books and materials)

Fees listed in the order of AFC member/non-memb/non-member, non-resident

*$25 of this fee is a non-refundable swim testing fee.
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