Description Participants will receive a two-year American Red Cross
Lifeguard Certification. To successfully complete this course,
participants must: Pass a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation
Complete all online course content prior to the corresponding
in-person skills sessions Attend the entire course and participate in
all class sessions Actively participate in all course activities,
including skill practices, skill drills, activities, and scenarios
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills Pass the final written exam with
a minimum grade of 80 percent Pass three final skill assessments The
prerequisite swimming skills evaluation includes two parts and takes
place during the first in person session. Participants must pass the
prerequisite skills evaluation in order to advance in the course.
Prerequisite 1 - Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence: Jump in, submerge,
resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes,
and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face
in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using
the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on
the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When
treading, you must use only your legs. Prerequisite 2 - Timed Event:
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the
water, swim 20 yards. Your face must be in or out of the water. Swim
goggles are not allowed. Surface dive and swim 20 yards on your back
to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface
with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming
the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using
a ladder or the steps. This course follows a blended learning model,
which combines online coursework with in-person sessions. You will
receive an email from the American Red Cross with instructions for
accessing the online course content. All assigned online course
modules will need to be completed at least 2 days prior to the
corresponding in-person session. This class will take place at the
following address: Wilmerding Community Center 1 Memorial Field,
Wilmerding, PA 15148 Dates and times are as follows: Friday, April 25,
5:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, April 26, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, April 27,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location Wilmerding Community Center
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