Lifeguard Training July 19-27, 9am-4pm

Earn your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Our lifeguard certification courses are designed to ensure that you are properly trained and prepared in the event of a water emergency. Prerequisites for lifeguard course:

1.) Swim 150/50 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Swim 150 yards continuously then transition to a 2 minute tread without using hands. Once the tread is complete, swim another 50 yards continuously.

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.

2.) Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds: A. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. B. Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. C. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface to breathe (or to get a breath). D. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Candidates must:

- Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.

- Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.

- Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

- Pass the final skills scenarios.

- Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80$. If a participant fails to reach the minimum 80$ on the final written exam, a retest is allowed using the other version of the exam, provided that the participant has passed the practical assessment.

- Complete all eLearning modules. eLearning modules MUST be completed prior to the start of the class.

- Complete the Chapter review by the third day of the class. Certificate Issued and Validity Period The American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is valid for 2 years.

*Participants who are hired by the JCC will be eligible for reimbursement of course fee after completing consecutive 6 months of employment*

*regularly scheduled employees receive single membership to the facility at no cost*

Lifeguard Training August 23-31, 9am-4pm

Earn your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Our lifeguard certification courses are designed to ensure that you are properly trained and prepared in the event of a water emergency. Prerequisites for lifeguard course:

1.) Swim 150/50 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Swim 150 yards continuously then transition to a 2 minute tread without using hands. Once the tread is complete, swim another 50 yards continuously.

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.

2.) Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds: A. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. B. Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. C. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface to breathe (or to get a breath). D. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Candidates must:

- Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.

- Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.

- Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

- Pass the final skills scenarios.

- Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80$. If a participant fails to reach the minimum 80$ on the final written exam, a retest is allowed using the other version of the exam, provided that the participant has passed the practical assessment.

- Complete all eLearning modules. eLearning modules MUST be completed prior to the start of the class.

- Complete the Chapter review by the third day of the class. Certificate Issued and Validity Period The American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is valid for 2 years.

*Participants who are hired by the JCC will be eligible for reimbursement of course fee after completing consecutive 6 months of employment*

*regularly scheduled employees receive single membership to the facility at no cost*

Lifeguard Training November 22-30, 9am-4pm

Earn your lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross. Our lifeguard certification courses are designed to ensure that you are properly trained and prepared in the event of a water emergency. Prerequisites for lifeguard course:

1.) Swim 150/50 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Swim 150 yards continuously then transition to a 2 minute tread without using hands. Once the tread is complete, swim another 50 yards continuously.

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.

2.) Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds: A. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. B. Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. C. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface to breathe (or to get a breath). D. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Candidates must:

- Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.

- Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.

- Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

- Pass the final skills scenarios.

- Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80$. If a participant fails to reach the minimum 80$ on the final written exam, a retest is allowed using the other version of the exam, provided that the participant has passed the practical assessment.

- Complete all eLearning modules. eLearning modules MUST be completed prior to the start of the class.

- Complete the Chapter review by the third day of the class. Certificate Issued and Validity Period The American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is valid for 2 years.

*Participants who are hired by the JCC will be eligible for reimbursement of course fee after completing consecutive 6 months of employment*

*regularly scheduled employees receive single membership to the facility at no cost*