Youth Guide Spring/Summer 2022

aquatics

CERTIFICATION AND SAFETY TRAINING

WATERPARK LIFEGUARD COURSE (First Aid/CPR, AED, Water Park included) BECOME A LIFEGUARD Ages 15+ (1:10 ratio) The Red Cross Lifeguarding program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses. 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 (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 current 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 this course. 2. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating

3. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. 4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: swim 20 yards (no goggles allowed), surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve 10 lb. object, re- surface, place object on deck, exit the water 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 eLearning COURSE DATES/TIMES: $245 Location: Atlanta Athletic Club Session 1: April 4th – 6th (week of Spring Break)

Monday, April 4th: 9:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday, April 5th: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, April 6th: 9:00am - 5:00pm Session 2: April 8th – 10th Friday, April 8th: 4:30pm – 6:30pm Saturday, April 9th: 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday, April 10th: 8:00 am to 6:00pm Session 3: April 22nd – 24th Friday, April 22nd: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday, April 23rd: 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday, April 24th: 8:00 am to 6:00pm Session 4: May 6th– 8th Friday, May 6th: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday, May 7th: 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday, May 8th: 8:00 am to 6:00pm Session 5: May 13th– 15th Friday, May 13th: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday, May 14th: 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday, May 15th: 8:00 am to 6:00pm

breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

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