ARC Pre-Skills - 04-10151
ARC Pre-Skills
ARC Pre-Skills
Pre-Skills Testing for American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification testing consist of the following:
• Swim 150 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed (goggles may be worn).
• Tread water for two minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under their armpits.-Swim 50 yards continuously after treading for two minutes, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed (goggles may be worn).
• Timed Event: Starting in the water swim 20 yards, the face may be in or out of the water (goggles are not allowed), surface dive, feet first or head first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface with the ability to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder (completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds).
Upon successful completion; you may register for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course which is also offered at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Should you cancel your session or not be successful, no refunds will be available. This class does not qualify for 10% discount.
• Swim 150 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed (goggles may be worn).
• Tread water for two minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under their armpits.-Swim 50 yards continuously after treading for two minutes, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed (goggles may be worn).
• Timed Event: Starting in the water swim 20 yards, the face may be in or out of the water (goggles are not allowed), surface dive, feet first or head first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface with the ability to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder (completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds).
Upon successful completion; you may register for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course which is also offered at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Should you cancel your session or not be successful, no refunds will be available. This class does not qualify for 10% discount.
Fees
Charge When Not Billed:
- Res (Standard Fee): $15.00 = $15.00
Charge When Not Billed:
- NR (Standard Fee): $20.00 = $20.00