This class provides the necessary entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional level care of breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

The course fee includes certification in lifeguard training, first aid professional level CPR, and AED. MUST HAVE 5 PARTICIPANTS IN ORDER TO RUN EACH COURSE.

Classes will be held:
August 18:  9am-5pm
August 19:  9am-5pm
August 20:  9am-1pm

Swim test to be held on July 23 from 4:00 to 5:00pm.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Swim 300 yds continuously and demonstrate breath control & rotary breathing
• Tread water for 2 minutes
• Feet first surface dive to 7 ft.
• Retrieve a 10 lb brick and swim 25 yds.
• 7-hour online course must be completed prior to classes

Fee:  $120 members, $180 nonmembers

Contact Faith Cardenas with questions at fcardenas@mtrymca.org.