The EdgarMay will provide an entry-level lifeguard certification course through the Red Cross from Thursday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20. Participants will learn First Aid, CPR, and emergency response in and out of the water from a certified Red Cross instructor. Participants must be 15 years or older, pass a prerequisite swim test, and successfully complete online coursework prior to the start of class. Lifeguard recertification is available on Saturday, April 20.
In-person Course Times:
Thursday, April 18, 4:00-8:00PM
Friday, April 19, 1:00-4:00PM
Saturday, April 20, 9:30AM-4:00PM
Prerequisite Swim Test:
Jump in feet first in the deep end; resurface and begin swimming 150 yards of either freestyle with good rotary breathing and face in the water or breaststroke; begin treading water with no hands for 2 minutes; then swim the final 50 yards.
Retrieve a 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool and return it to the shallow end.
Registration due by Thursday, April 11. For more information, contact Zoe Lirakis.
EdgarMay Member: $303
Community: $353