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About the course: 
The American Red Cross lifeguard training and certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross lifeguard. Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. The American Red Cross is the most respected source for training and certification of this kind.

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Lifeguard Training & Certification:
This course is a blended learning format (20.5 hours in person, 6 hours online) .  Participants will register and do part of the work online and then meet for class discussions and practical hands on work at the pool. Upon successful completion of a prerequisite swim, American Red Cross log on information will be given to each participant so they can get set up for the online portion of the course.

Lifeguard Re-certification:
This course is all in person (9 hours 15 minutes)  Participants must have current ARC lifeguard certification or 30 days or less past expiration.

Employment Opportunities/Certification:
Enrollment in the course does not guarantee nor imply certification or employment.

Completion:
Participants must be present at ALL training sessions, and complete practical and written tests to the standard to earn certification. There is no refund to participants who withdraw from or do not satisfactorily complete the course. The online portion must be completed BEFORE the the first day of in-person training. 
 
All lifeguard candidates must complete the prerequisite swim & the online blended learning  before starting the training. This can be scheduled with the instructors for the course (contact information below)

- Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards.

- After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading.

- After maintaining position at the surface for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards

- While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control.
- You may use the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back is not permitted.
- Swim goggles are allowed

 
Timed Events: Complete a timed event with 1 minute and 40 seconds.

- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles 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 on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. 

- Exit the water without using ladder or steps.

Blended Learning (Online Portion):
Once registered, participants will receive an email from an instructor with information on how to access the online portion. This information will be available at least 10 days prior to the first day of class. Participants will need online computer access. 

What to bring:
Participants will receive a manual, hip pack & resuscitation mask. Participants must bring their own: swimsuit, multiple towels, warm clothes, water, snacks, notepad, writing utensil. Participants will be in and out of the pool often. (Re-Cert participants will not receive any materials)

Registration:
Participants will need to register with THEIR OWN email & phone. This is where all information and online content will be sent. 


Instructors:

Isaac Bashaw: 
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor & Instructor Trainer
aquatictraining@stalbansvt.com





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DEADLINES TO REGISTER:
January Session - 12/28/24


Questions?


Course Instructor: Isaac Bashaw - Aquatictraining@stalbansvt.com

Aquatics Director: Rodney Centeno - r.centeno@stalbansvt.com (802-752-2178)

Lifeguard Training Notes
  • Fee includes materials.
  • Participants should bring snacks, water, several towels and warm clothes as they will be in and out of the pool during pool sessions.
  • Participants will need online computer access. Completion of course does not imply nor guarantee employment by the St. Albans Recreation Department.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Lifeguard Training (January 2025) 
15y - 99y N/A MTuWThFSa  01/06/2025 - 01/11/2025
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Hard'ack - Hard'ack Pool 		$320.00 R, $400.00 NR
DEADLINE TO REGISTER 12/28/2024
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