Lifeguard Training March 14-16

 

 This is a BLENDED ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASS. You will be required to finish the online content which is available on our website and in your confirmation letter upon registration.

 

ALL BREAKWATER AQUATICS LIFEGUARD CLASSES WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED OVER 3 DAYS AND WILL INCLUDE A FRIDAY EVENING LECTURE FROM 4:30 - 9:30 in our classroom. 

 

Friday          4:30PM- 9:30PM

For Long Beach and northern area classes 1450 North Viking Way (Breakwater Aquatics classroom)

For San Diego area classes 2621 Denver Street unit C2 up the stairs (Frontline Allied Health classroom)

Saturday    7:30AM- 5:30 PM

Sunday        7:30AM to 5:30 PM

 

We have a strict cancellation and no-show policy. There are absolutely no refunds for no-shows, so be sure of your schedule before signing up for our classes.

You will need an appropriate adult and pediatric size mask Click here to add one to your registration

 

• The prerequisite skills evaluation will occur on the first day of the course.
  

  #1)  150 Yard/Meter Swim (6 x 1- lengths of the pool) then tread with no hands for 2 min and then continue the swim for 50 yards/meters - The purpose of this test is to show that your endurance and skill in swimming is at the level of the requirements of the rescues. You will need to swim this test using Freestyle/front crawl with your head down and side breathing or a good competent breaststroke. You should not be struggling at the end of the swim.

  #3) Swim 20 meters or 1 length, dive down 7-10 feet and retrieve a 10 lb weight and swim back with two hands on the brick.

  IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO DO THESE SKILLS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE CLASS.

  
   
• If you are unable to pass the prerequisite, you will be unable to take the course and will be refunded your registration fee.  Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation and for every class. It is advised you bring (2) towels and clothes to keep you warm, as we will be in and out of the pool and some of our facilities are outdoors.
• Before you attend class: *****Ensure you read chapters 1-9 in your lifeguard manual PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY.*****The manual is a requirement for all lifeguards working in the profession and should be purchased from the Red Cross store here at the following link:

 

The ebook for the manual is purchasable online here:

or a digital version is available here: 

https://ebooks.redcrosslearningcenter.org/

 Use the access code:   2589355AMM8VYNCFWS

 

 

• To successfully complete the course, you must attend the entire course, participate in all skill sessions/drills, activities and scenarios, demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios, and pass the final written exams with a minimum grade of 80 percent