Youth Guide Spring/Summer 2024

swim & dive

CERTIFICATION & SAFETY TRAINING

WATERPARK LIFEGUARD COURSE First Aid/CPR, AED, Lifeguard, and Water Park certifications included BECOME A LIFEGUARD Ages 15+ (1:10 class ratio) The Red Cross Lifeguarding program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over. All courses include the following certifications: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, Waterpark Skills certification (all certs are valid for 2 years). A rescue mask will be provided as part of the course fee. Participants may purchase a current copy of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual online at redcross.org/store (OPTIONAL). All Lifeguarding classes are taught using the BLENDED LEARNING format which combines online learning with in-person training and skills sessions. The online portion of the course MUST be completed prior to the first in-person skills sessions in order to continue with the program. The online portion of the course will be sent to each participant via email following registration. All in person classes MUST be attended. Failure to complete the online course, attend all in person classes, and complete the course prerequisites will result in the candidate not being permitted to continue with the course and a non refundable, non-transferrable $100 processing fee will be charged. Due to the nature of the course it cannot be taught using social distancing guidelines. Lifeguard Course Prerequisites: The following prerequisites must be met at the first in water skills session in order to continue with the program. If this pre-test is failed, there will be a non-refundable, non-transferrable charge of $100.00. 1. Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguard course. 2. Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations: Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front

crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed) • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed). • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 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 hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. What should I bring to the lifeguard training course? • Identification (proof of age) • Change of clothes. • Towel • Swimming suit (preferably one that can be worn under clothing at the start of the day) • Light snacks and something to drink • A pen • Proof that you completed the required online eLearning

COURSE DATES/TIMES: $265 Location: Atlanta Athletic Club Aquatics Center

Session 1: April 5th – 7th (Spring Break Weekend)

Friday, April 5th: 9:00 am–2:00 pm Saturday, April 6th: 9:00 am-7:00 pm Sunday, April 7th: 9:00 am-7:00 pm Session 2: April 12th – 14th Friday, April 12th: 4:30 pm–7:30 pm Saturday, April 13th: 8:30 am-7:30 pm Sunday, April 14th: 8:30 am-7:30 pm

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