Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 17 years by the last day of class
- Swim 300 yards continuously using Freestyle & Breaststroke only
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds Starting in the water, swim 20 yards
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards
- Surface dive 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to the starting point
- Keep both hands on the brick and your face out of the water
- Place brick on wall and exit pool without using the steps or ladder
- Demonstrate Instructor Level CPR and Rescue Skills on Day 1 of class
Passing Criteria
- Students must meet the following criteria to pass the class
- Take and pass all online classroom assignments before the first pool session
- Participate in all Class activities
- Complete all practice teaching assignments with proficiency
- Pass all written tests with a minimum score of 80%
- Show Instructor level skills in all rescue, First aid, and CPR skills
Needed for class
The following items will need to be brought to the first day of class
- ARC Lifeguarding Instructor Manual (available on Red Cross Store
- Guard Pack with Pocket mask
- Swim suit (one piece for women, trunks for men)
- 2 towels, Goggles if needed for the swim test only
- Change of clothes, comfortable athletic wear for classroom skills
- Lunch or money for lunch (time will be provided for lunch each day, students may leave facility)
Items provided:
- The following items will be provided by The Wave
- All training Equipment
- Lifeguard Manual (PDF for online classroom, physical book for class days)