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Aquatics
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Course
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course gives participants the knowledge and skillset to become professional lifeguards. This course requires
all participants to pass the in water prerequisite test on the first day of class in order to continue being enrolled. Upon attending all class meetings
and successful completion of an in-water and written exam participants will receive their Lifeguard certification. Instructors will reach out to
participants who are registered, one week prior to the first class date with course updates and details. Any questions please contact Aquatics at
aquatics@riversideca.gov. Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course.
Prerequisites consist of the following skills:
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.
To receive their certification, participants must participate in all class sessions. Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
Pass both the Section 1 - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Section 2 - Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with a minimum
80 percent.
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Note: Participants must be at least 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled class date in order to register. Per American Red Cross Guidelines, candidates
must successfully complete course prerequisites in order to safely remain in course. This is a blended learning course. There will be roughly 8 hours of coursework
to be completed prior to the first day of class. The coursework link will be sent out a week before the class start date.
AGES: 15+ $170/session ($195 Non-Resident)
Sippy Woodhead/
Blended Learning
7234.3A Nov 7 - 9
F
Sa & Su 4 - 8 p.m
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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