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Lifeguard Course – Invite onlyAdults/Teens – ages 15+The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course prepares participants for certification in Lifeguard, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the course (proof of age required) and pass a pre-screen test on the first pool day in order to continue participation in class. Pre-screen requirements are as follows; • Complete a continuous swim – tread- swim sequence. Jump into the water, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards ( using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain positions with head above the surface of the water for 2 minutes b treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both. • Timed 10 lbs. brick retrieval in 7 to 10 feet of water with 20-yard swim within one minute forty seconds If a participant does not pass the pre-screen requirement, they can be evaluated for the shallow water course and transferred into class if requirements are met. If unsuccessful, course fee refund will be issued (minus a $15 administrative fee).
Interested participants must apply for Lifeguard Job online and set up an interview. Applicant who receives conditional job offer must complete contingent hiring paperwork.
Once that has been completed, interested participant will be invited to register for class. For more information e-mail Lauren Hydorn at lhydorn@mvf.org.
Registration closes Sunday, April 6Online learning component (approximately 7 to 8 hours) required to be completed by April 9
Online link to be distributed to students prior to the first class.Wednesday, April 9 8:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 12 2:30 to 9:30 p.m.Monday, April 14 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesday, April 15 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For more information contact Lauren Hydorn lhydorn@mvf.org
Lifeguard Training- American Red Cross
Classes held at Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, participants must attend all classes:
Wednesday, April 9 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 2:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Monday, April 14 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
*Rockville Swim and Fitness Center
355 Martins Lane, Rockville
Age Category
Youth
Location
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center 355 Martins Lane, Rockville
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