Lifeguard Training

This strenuous course is approximately 31 hours long.
To be eligible for the Lifeguarding course, you must be 15 years of age. You must also complete the following:

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Swim 300 yards continuously, using the front crawl and breaststroke Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute and 40 seconds.

After successful completion of this course you will receive the following certifications:

• Lifeguarding and First Aid (valid for 3 years)
• CPR/AED for Lifeguards (valid for 1 year)

Participants in this class must understand that the hours given are not flexible. You must attend all classes for the full time scheduled.

2010 Lafayette Classes We do not have any more classes for this Lifeguarding Season. You may call our office and sign up for out call back list for whenever a 2011 Lifeguard calendar is made up.

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