Events

May 15-17, 2009

Lifeguard Training Class

All lifeguard candidates please read this information carefully.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to teach candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries.

To participate in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years of age and you must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Swim 300 yards continuously, using the front crawl (200 yards) and breaststroke (100 yards).
• Starting at shallow end of pool, retrieve a dive brick from deep end of pool and carry it back to starting point within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

These skills evaluation will occur on the first day of class.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Participants must attend all scheduled class dates and times, demonstrate proficient land and water skills, and pass the written exams with a score of at least 80%.

Dates and times of class:

• Friday May 15, 2009 3:30pm-9:00pm
• Saturday May 16, 2009 8:00am-5:00pm
• Sunday May 17, 2009 8:00am-5:00pm

Cost:
$150.00 (includes books and certificates).

Meals:
No meals will be provided. Bring a sack dinner on Friday and sack lunches on Saturday and Sunday. No fast food near by.

Swim Attire:

• Males, swimming board shorts, no "speedo" style trunks.
• Females, one piece/modest swim suits with board shorts over your suit.
• Piercings in the ears only, no dangling jewelry.

Books:
Books must be read before class begins. We will not spend time reading the book during class. You will not pass the written exams if you have not read the book. If you would like to make arrangements to get your book early, call or email us.

Professionalism:
Come to the class ready to work hard, have a good attitude, and behave in a mature manner. We will be practicing rescues on each other which means we must have the same professional attitude we will be displaying when working with guests. There will be no coarse jesting or other inappropriate behaviors.

What to Bring:
Glasses (if you wear contacts), sun glasses, sun screen, two towels, goggles, sandals, lunch/dinner and snacks, water bottle, pen/pencil and books.

Location: THE OAKS Camp and Conference Center 18651 Pine Canyon Road, Lake Hughes CA 93532
Questions or RSVP: Instructor: Mr. Steve Littman Course: American Red Cross Phone: (661) 724-1018 ex. 318 Fax: (661) 724-0310 E-mail: ksanders@worldimpact.org	Download the Information Sheet

An additional class will be offered May 29, 30 & 31