American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
Claremont Community Center • 152 South St Claremont, NH 03743 Organized by City of Claremont Parks and RecreationAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Sunday, October 20, 2024.
This course includes an online learning component, water rescue skills, surveillance & recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED, and more. Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, professional-level CPR, and AED. Please note that participants will be required to complete 7.5 hours of elements of the course on their own time outside of the class setting. These hours will need to be completed before the first class. Access to a computer and internet will be necessary for those sections.
Pre-requisites:
- Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under their armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet 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 to breathe(or get a breath)
- Exit water without using a ladder or steps.
There are also potential job opportunities upon course completion. If interested in being a lifeguard for the Community Center please email or call dzombeck@claremontnh.com or 603-542-7019.
Location
Lap Pool Lane 1 at Claremont Community Center
Lap Pool Lane 2 at Claremont Community Center
Instructor
Lifeguard Staff