LIFEGUARD TRAINING
We are now offering a Lifeguard Training and Certification Class!
There is a minimum number of 5 people required to start the class. PLEASE REGISTER BELOW if you are interested. Once we have a group, you will contact you to confirm. Disclaimer: If the minimum of 5 participants are not met, ASAP will refund the full amount.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
PREREQUISITES:
- Must complete the prerequisite prior to registering for a Lifeguarding Course.
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating 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.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- 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 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
LOCATION
International HS at Prospect Heights
883 Classon Ave.
883 Classon Ave.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about All Sports for All People of Camp Olympia programs, please contact our office at 718-748-7084 or via email allsportsforallpeople@hotmail.com
