Lifeguard Program

American Red Cross Lifeguard Program

Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This Lifeguard Program is a combination of online learning and in-person skills session. Content equivalent to traditional course with less time spent in a classroom. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
 
Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 15 years by the end of the class.
  • Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke only demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates will place arms under the armpits
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive 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. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Goggles may not be used.

Certification Requirements:

  • Attend all class sessions
  • Wear proper swimming attire
  • Successfully complete online portion. Instructions will be given in the first class
  • Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities
  • Demonstrate competency in all final rescue scenarios
  • Pass both Section 1 – CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Section 2 – Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with a minimum of 80 percent.

For more information please call (908) 687-2697 ext. 109

American Red Cross Lifeguard Blended Learning

Boys & Girls Club of Union County

15 – 18+ yrs
Dates

Sun, Sat

Mar 16, 2024 – Mar 17, 2024

2 classes
Time

9:00am – 7:00pm EDT

Location

1050 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ 07083

Capacity

20 students

  • Location: Boys and Girls Club of Union, 1050 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ 07083 ○        Tuition: $425.00 Register Online Here

Course Description:

Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive 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, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

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Register  at the pool in Union.

Registration for Physique Swimming  can be arranged online, by credit card over the phone at (212) 725 0939 or by sending the registration form to 115 Broadway, 5th Fl New York, NY 10006.

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Program Review (Re-certification)

An abbreviated Lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current Lifeguarding certification is required to participate in the review course. Combination of online learning and in-person skills session. Content equivalent to traditional course with less time spent in a classroom. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years. Goggles may not be used.

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 16 years
  • Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke only demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates will place arms under the armpits.
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive 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. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Certification Requirements:

  • Attend all class sessions
  • Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities
  • Demonstrate competency in all final rescue scenarios
  • Pass both Section 1 – CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Section 2 – Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with a minimum of 80 percent.

For more information please call (908) 687-2697 ext. 109

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