Below are the prerequisites and items needed for each class
Lifeguarding Course Information:
Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 15 years.
- Complete the online portion of the course
- Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- 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.
Certification Requirements:
- Attend and participate in all class sessions.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
- Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
- Pass both the Section 1—CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
and First Aid and Section 2—Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent
*If class is conducted in the Blended Learning Format you must please complete the Online portion (Exact Link to online session sent to you upon registering) and present the completion certificate to the instructor. The in-person sessions cannot be conducted without the Online portion, so please give yourself ample time to complete the Online portions before scheduling the in-person session. Participants who do not present a valid Online Completion Report will not be allowed to proceed in the course for certification purposes, but will be given the opportunity to audit the course for experience, however they will not be certified regardless of the success of the In-Person Skills session.
****Note: Online completion alone will not grant a certification for any of the courses without also completing the In-person session.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED: 2 years
Water Safety Instructor Course Information:
Prerequisites:
- Water Safety Instructor candidates must be at least 15 years old
- Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills (on the first day of class):
- Swim the following strokes consistent with Level 4:
- Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke – 25 yards
- Butterfly – 15 yards
- Maintain position on the back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
- Tread water for 1 minute
- Swim the following strokes consistent with Level 4:
Lifeguarding Instructor Course Information:
Prerequisites:
- Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course.
- Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. (Note: r.17 Lifeguarding certification accepted)
- Obtain instructor and participant course materials before starting the course.
- Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the precourse session.
- Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario to continue in the course. The prerequisite skill assessment scenario evaluates the following skills:
- Entry
- Swimming approach
- Surface dive in deep water (7 to 10 feet)
- Passive submerged rescue
- Rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer)
- Rapid assessment
- Single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)
General things to bring each day to our classes:
- Proof of age. – Day 1 only (For Aquatic classes only)
- Bottled water and snacks (All classes)
- Bathing suit – For Aquatic classes only
- Pocket Face mask – For Lifeguarding and CPR courses – a combo mask set is provided free for full lifeguarding and CPR classes. For lifeguarding or CPR review, lifeguarding instructor and CPR challenge courses you can purchase one for $12.00 or bring your own. please note: for Lifeguarding and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer courses, an adult mask with an inlet for supplemental oxygen is required as well as a pediatric (infant mask). We sell only this combo set which meets the course regulations. in addition, for all lifeguarding courses the mask must be in a soft fanny pack or similar packaging that allows the rescuer to attach to themselves.
- Towel(s) – For Aquatic classes only
- Lock – For Aquatic classes only
- Pen and Paper for any notes – all classes
- Comfortable clothing for classroom activities – all classes
- Lunch/meal is optional as there are generally places to eat nearby at our sites
- For Aquatic classes only – Swim cap -You can buy one on-site if you like but it is required for pool use
- For Aquatic classes only – Goggles for practice swimming. If wearing contacts I suggest bringing your contact case and extra contact solution.
Appropriate Behavior and attendance Policy:
Aquatic Solutions, Inc. strives to maintain a safe and supportive teaching environment for all participants. Disruptive behavior is prohibited in any of our classes. Disruptive behavior is any behavior which Aquatic Solutions, Inc regards as speech or action which 1) is disrespectful, offensive, and/or threatening, 2) interferes with the learning activities of other students, 3) impedes the delivery of instructional services, and/or 4) has a negative impact in any learning environment – including classrooms and aquatic environments. Disruptive behavior includes physically, verbally or psychologically harassing, threatening, or acting abusively toward an instructor, staff member, or toward other students in any activity conducted by Aquatic Solutions, Inc. All classes require full attendance for all scheduled days and hours associated with the class you are registering for.
