Lifeguarding

Catalog description

This is the current A.R.C. Lifeguarding Course. It is designed for pool guarding. Emphasis is on preventative lifeguarding, surveillance methods and equipment rescues. This course also includes instruction and certification in A.R.C. First Aid, C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer, and Automated External Defibrillator use. An option will be available for those interested in the Waterfront Lifeguarding certification. Note: this course is not for the casual participant as it will require 36 hours of scheduled class time. Must be able to complete a 300 yd swim using both crawlstroke and breaststroke, a 20 yd swim and return after retrieving a brick from deep water and a 15 yd. underwater swim picking up three weights in order to enroll.