LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

Email abinette@bcgov.net for more information.

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Becoming an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard is simple.

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1. Be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course, listed below.

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2. Be among the first 12 to take the $25 Swim Assessment listed below (up to 30 days before the class begins) AND pay for the $150 course (all materials provided). Email abinette@bcgov.net to set up an appointment for the Swim Assessment.

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3. Attend all classes and successfully complete exams. This certification is valid for two years and is required to work as a lifeguard at most aquatics facilities in the U.S.

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SPRING 2021 - Battery Creek Pool

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CLASS 1

February 4 Swim Assessments begin

March 6 Deadline to complete Swim Assessment

March 8-12 Lifeguard Certification Course

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CLASS 2

March 4 Swim Assessments begin

April 3 Deadline to complete Swim Assessment

April 5 - 8 Lifeguard Certification Course

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CLASS 3

April 4 Swim Assessments begin

May 1 Deadline to complete Swim Assessment

May 3 - 7 (4pm-8pm) Lifeguard Certification Course

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Swim Assessment Requirements:

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a.) Demonstrate that you are able to swim 300 yards continuously, no stopping, using the front crawl and breaststroke.

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b.) Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool, swim 20 yards with the object, and exit the pool without using the steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds.

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c.) Tread water with no hands for 2 minutes.

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