Lifeguard Certification Course
Dates/Times:
Saturday: Nov. 1 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Sunday: Nov. 2 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Monday: Nov. 3 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages: 15 & up
Location: Cambridge Area Community Pool
Instructor: Olivia Krapfl
Fee: $225 R/$240 NR
Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age: 15 years
2. 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) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.
3. 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.
If the participant does not pass the in water prerequisites, they will be refunded the amount of the course less the blended learning course content fee ($45).
Participants MUST attend all dates and times. No exceptions! Minimum 5 participants.