Lifeguard Training & Certification - Spring & Summer Sessions

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Lifeguard Training & Certification with Westport Parks and Recreation provides entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course will also teach the skills to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

Program Requirements:

at least 15 years of age prior to the last scheduled session
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.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface 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.

Approximate Time:

7 hours of online pre-course work to be completed prior to first scheduled session
- a link will be emailed 1 week before first class
23 hours combined in water and in classroom
- Three-day course (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Daily Schedule

Friday Schedule:

5:30pm-9:30pm Classroom & Pool Learning

Saturday Schedule:

8:00am-12:00pm Classroom Learning

12:00-6:00pm In-water skill session (Participants will be given a break for lunch)

Sunday Schedule:

8:00am-12:00pm Classroom Learning

12:00-6:00pm In-water skill session (Participants will be given a break for lunch)

	Dates:	Day:	Ages:	Time:	Fee:	Code:
Session 1	April 10 - 12	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG110
Session 2	April 24 - 26	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG111
Session 3	May 1 - 3	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG112
Session 4	May 15 - 17	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG113
Session 5	May 22 - 24	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG114
Session 6	June 5 - 7	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG115
Session 7	June 12 - 14	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG116
Session 8	June 26 - 28	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG117
Session 9	July 10 - 12	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG118
Session 10	July 17 - 19	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG119
Session 11	July 24 - 26	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG120
Session 12	August 7 - 9	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG121
Session 13	August 14 - 16	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG122
Session 14	August 21 - 23	Fri., Sat., & Sun.	15 & up	5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Fri) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)	$480	LFG123

Location: Staples High School Community Pool