April 04 - 06, 2025
Lifeguard Certification
West Shore Natatorium • 560 Fishing Creek Rd Lewisberry, PA 17339 Organized by West Shore Recreation Commission
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Become an American Red Cross certified pool lifeguard. To participate in the Lifeguarding course participants must:
- Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled class
- Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
- Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
- Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
- Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 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 out at or near the surface.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
If class is showing as full please enroll on the Waiting List.
Complete all on-line Red Cross course content before first in-water class.
Must be present at all classes to get certified. Remember to bring swim suit and towel to all classes. Meet on pool deck first day ready to swim pre-requisite test.
Activity Other Category
Family / Multi-age
Location
West Shore Natatorium Pool - Shallow 2 at West Shore Natatorium
Instructor
Kathy Wulfers
Age and Gender
Ages 15-99 · Co-Ed