Lifeguard Training at PCYMCA
When:
Wednesday 3:30pm – 9:00pm March 7-April 4, 2012 & April 11 – May 9, 2012
Must be registered 1 week prior to class starting. Limit 10 students each class.
Pre-requisites:
- Be at least 15yrs old on or before last day of class
- Swim 300 yards continuously. Candidates may swim using the front craw, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed
- 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 lb 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 so they are able to get a breath.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
Fee: Members $125.00 and Non Members $175.00 due at the time of registration.
Bring swimsuit, towel, water, and a snack to class. Any questions call Lisa Langhals
419-523-5233.
