The purpose of this class is to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn teamwork and the skills you will need to work as a professional lifeguard. Included in the class are: rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED training and Blood Borne Pathogen Training.
Students must be 15 years of age and must pass a water skills pretest. There can be no exceptions to the 15-year old age requirement. The water skills pretest includes the following:
1. Swim continuously for 500 yards using the front crawl and the breast stroke.
2. Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point.
The course is run as a “blended learning” opportunity. The blended learning format allows participants to complete a portion of the course independently, online, cutting down on in-person meeting time! Participants will spend 7-8 hours doing online course content with an additional 25 hours being at the pool and in the classroom. Attendance is mandatory for all class sessions. The students will learn the value of being a professional lifeguard and upon completion of the course, receive a two-year certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Blood Borne Pathogen Training. Minimum 8 students required.
Course Location: DCHS Pool and HS Team Planning Room
Fee: To Be Determined (Anticipated cost $200)
Downpayment and course agreement: $100