Aquatics from Health and Safety Services

NEW! Lifeguarding and WSI courses are now available all year long!

Click HERE for a list of courses. (PDF will open in new window)

 

Lifeguarding

American Red Cross training makes learning fun and easy. Through classroom learning and hands-on practice, you will learn:

• Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries
• Rescue skills in the water and on land
• First aid training and professional rescuer CPR to help you prepare for any emergency
• Professional lifeguard responsibilities like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons

Our lifeguarding program is better than ever!

It includes the following:

• A single, condensed book for class and reference
• A lifeguard-specific first aid and CPR video
• Updated material that meets the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) 2000 guidelines

Important! Please read the following, if you are considering taking advantage of our lifeguarding program.

• Pre-registration is required
• You must be at least 15 years of age
• Participants must pass a swim test that consists of the following:
  • A 500 yard swim continuously using each of the these strokes:
    • 200 yards crawl
    • 100 yards breaststroke
    • 200 yards participants' choice of crawl and/or breaststroke
  • Swim 20 yards using the crawl or breaststroke. Submerge to a minimum depth of 7 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object and return to the surface.
  • Swim 20 yards with the 10-pound brick using only your feet.
• Participants will receive Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certificates upon completion