OCT14 Lifeguard Recertification
Albany Aquatic Center • 1311 Portland Ave Albany, CA 94706 Organized by Albany Unified School DistrictAbout this event
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Description
For those who have taken a lifeguard training course and need to renew their certifications. Course includes lecture and video review, skills practice and testing (written and skills). Upon successful completion the American Red Cross will issue certificates in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
This class is NOT appropriate for students who have never taken the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.
Students must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or certification that is no more than 30 days expired to be eligible for a Lifeguarding Review class. Must bring evidence of most recent certification to the first day of class.
Prerequisites -
A. Minimum age of 15.
B. Swim 300 yards continuously.
C. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
D. Treading water without using arms for 2 minutes.
Certificate Requirement -Attend all class sessions. Demonstrate competency
in all required skills and activities. Demonstrate competency in the 3 final skill
scenarios. Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the three sections of the final written exam.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period
Lifeguarding/First Aid: 2 years CPR/AED/ for Lifeguards: 2 years
Participants must bring a sack lunch, swim suit, towel, water, sunscreen and water to class daily.
For questions regarding the course contact: albanypool@ausdk12.org, 510-559-6640
Some things to consider:
- Please make sure to bring a bagged lunch as we will not have much time for lunch.
- Bring a swimsuit, goggles, and one or more towels
The layout for the class will be as follows:
Online portions should started right away and be finished before the first class.
- Download and print the manual or bring an e-reader/laptop: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HtP0xDEqT-GbM3qg4fBfZDCmv4b3o4Bc/view?usp=sharing
- Purchase the Manual: https://www.redcross.org/store/american-red-cross-lifeguarding-manual/755740.html?cgid=lifeguarding-and-learn-to-swim#start=4&cgid=lifeguarding-and-learn-to-swim
- Complete all eLearning modules. eLearning modules MUST be completed prior to the start of the class.
- See the chapter review: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNljBLG9dlCW2ACQRYZns2I8xMltxN07/view?usp=sharing
Participants must have completed the online blended learning course prior to the first day at the pool or they will be released from the program.
Do not wait to email about issues with the online voucher, no refunds.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Class Type
Base Level Lifeguard classes
Location
Full Facility-Aquatic Center at Albany Aquatic Center
Instructor
Lifeguard Staff