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Applying for a lifeguarding job has
never been easier. Simply fill out our online application and wait
for us to give you a call to set up an appointment.
Click here to Apply
Click here to Sign up for a Class
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We require
all of our guards to be Red Cross certified.
Below is a list of requirements and other information about the
class.
Pre-Course
Session Tests, Course Requirements, and Pre-requisites
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Must be at least 15 years of age or older (at conclusion of
course). |
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Must swim 300 yards continuously using these strokes in the
following order: |
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100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a
stabilizing, propellant kick |
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100 yards of breaststroke |
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100 yards of either front crawl, using rhythmic breathing, or
breaststroke, or a combination of both |
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There is no time requirement for this skill |
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3. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface
dive to a minimum depth of 7ft., retrieve a 10lb. object, return
to surface, and swim back to starting point with the object.
When returning to the starting point, you must: |
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Hold the 10lb. object with both hands |
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Keep your face above water |
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There is a time requirement for this skill |
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| Lifeguard
Training Course Completion Requirements: |
| 1. Must
attend all class sessions. |
| 2. Must
pass all pre-course water tests. |
| 3. Demonstrate
competency in all required skills |
| 4. Demonstrate
competency in three final skill scenarios. |
| 5. Correctly
answer at least 80% of the questions in each of the four sections
of the final written examination. |
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| Items
to bring: |
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Loose clothing |
| • Bathing suit / swim trunks |
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Towel |
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American Red Cross Lifeguard book **If you do not have this
book, you will need to purchase one from the instructor. Each student must have their own current ARC Lifeguarding book. |
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Check or cash **Make checks out to BiState Pool Management |
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Reading glasses if you normally wear them |
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Pencil |
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will be a lunch break. You may leave the building or bring a
sack lunch |
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