Starguard Lifeguard Training Course

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Duration of Class:
Total Time: 23 hours

Prerequisites:
Participants must meet the following requirements:
– Be at least 16 years of age
– Able to exit the pool without the aid of a ladder, ramp, lift or zero-depth
– Pass the minimum water skills to validate swimming ability and endurance:
– Swim 50 yards/meters without stopping
– Swim 50 yards/meters with a rescue tube across the chest
– Tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands
– Retrieve a weighted object off the bottom (minimum 10 lbs or 4.5 kg)

Required Online Course:
Prior to the in-class session, all students must complete the Online Training Course and bring proof of completion. Instructions will be emailed once you register.

Certifications Issued:
– Pool, Waterpark & Waterfront Lifeguard Certification (valid for 1 year)

Important Notes:
– No refunds once you register and payment has been received. This includes students who:
– Do not pass the prerequisites
– Do not attend all classes for the entire duration
– Do not pass the Red Cross required skills with proficiency
– Do not pass the written final with a minimum score of 80%

Transfer Fee: If you do not pass the prerequisites, you are entitled to transfer the course to a later date within 6 months of the original registration by completing a transfer request form and paying a $45 fee.