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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.

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ARC Pre-Skills Test

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Blended Learning Certification Course trains candidates to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water. Topics include; water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED, and more. Attendance at all scheduled sessions is required for successful completion of course requirements. A portion of the training will be done online through the American Red Cross learning center at home. A computer will be required for this completion.

Successful completion of online coursework is required to be met by the Start of the class.

In-person class will meet on 4-9:30 on Friday, 8a-4:30p on Saturday and Sunday

Successful completion of this course offers a two-year certification that includes Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED.

Course material requirements and additional class information will be provided following registration.

This class does not qualify for 10% discount.

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ARC Pre-Skills Test

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Blended Learning Certification Course trains candidates to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water. Topics include; water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED, and more. Attendance at all scheduled sessions is required for successful completion of course requirements. A portion of the training will be done online through the American Red Cross learning center at home. A computer will be required for this completion.

Successful completion of online coursework is required to be met by the Start of the class.

In-person class will meet on 4-9:30 on Friday, 8a-4:30p on Saturday and Sunday

Successful completion of this course offers a two-year certification that includes Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED.

Course material requirements and additional class information will be provided following registration.

This class does not qualify for 10% discount.