CONTACT INFORMATION: HVAMUCHNICK@GMAIL.COM
* * * * AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES* * * *
(NEW CERTIFICATIONS AND RE-CERTIFICATIONS)
COURSE Requirement
. Be 15 years of age by the last day of the course (speak to me if close)
. Attend fully all class schedules
. Successfully demonstrate proficiency in all critical water and land skills
. Score a minimum of 80% on all required written exams
** Important Information **
. $50 Pre-Course fee (NON-REFUNDABLE - part of the total course fee) - Due anytime prior to the start of the course. This will provide you access to the Lifeguard Training Manual and Videos.
Please note that the lifeguarding course is a challenging program. While the At-Home work is at an independent pace, the In-class work (required skills and written exams) will be offered on several dates. (usually it will take 1 day of first aid, 2-3 days of CPR, and 3 days of water skills (at times we do both CPR and Water on same day).
. All courses are presented with a user friendly approach.
. All courses offer both in-water and land practice times
. Be fully prepared for both water and land work each day
. ALWAYS bring your pocket masks (I provide) each day
- COURSE OFFERINGS -
Lifeguard Training ($420)
. Includes Everything: Practice time, Pre-testing, Water components, First aide, CPR for the Professional, AED, Pocket masks, LGT workbook access, and all Certifications
Lifeguard Training Review ($240)
. Re-certifies Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional and AED.
. Materials Needed: Pocket Masks and access to the LGT workbook
General Agenda: In-water and land practice, a complete review and practice of all required skills, video watching, and written exams
. See Prerequisites below
. See General Course Schedule belo
EVERYDAY BRING: Swim suit and pocket mask
SWIM PRE-TEST
~ For All Lifeguarding and Waterfront Course ~
* Must be completed before the 1st day of any course *
*** GOGGLES CAN ONLY BE WORN FOR the endurance swims ***
(1) SWIM-TREAD-SWIM: SWIM 150 yd. (that is normally 6 lengths of 25yd. pools) continuously using the front crawl, breast stroke or a combination of both. TREAD for 2 minutes w/out using arms maintaining a vertical position at the surfaceTread water for 2 minutes without using hands, and the SWIM 50 yards using the front crawl, breast stroke of combination to complete. * This is not timed and goggles can be worn. MUST DEMONSTRATE CONTINUED CONTROLLED COMFORT WHILE SWIMMING.
(2) TIMED EVENT (SWIM-BRICK RETRIEVEL-SWIM): No Goggles. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. ■ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. - The face may be in or out of the water ■ 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, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface. ■ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
PRE-TEST PRACTICE ADVICE: PRACTICE-PRACTICE-
. Find a way, find a pool (@ health club, HS, college, or home pool) to practice!
. This can be significantly more challenging than expected
. A little practice on a daily basis will go a long way to success. JUST KEEP MOVING
. Brick Retrievel - Very difficult for some who are challenged to go the bottom of the pool.
Contact: hvamuchnick@gmail.com - 845-596-3086
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