Lifeguard Training -Shallow Water
The WCCC offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. This class is designed to teach the required skills in order to become a Certified Red Cross Lifeguard. Each participant must be at least 15-years of age by the last day of the class and complete the pretest. The pretest consists of a 200 yard swim (Freestyle, or Breaststroke), a 10-lb timed brick swim test, and a 2-min. water tread with no hands.100% attendance in class is required.
The course fee is $150 ($25 nonrefundable fee due at sign up, $125 due after pretest is passed, before final test can be taken) and includes all class materials, hands on instruction, and 2-year American Red Cross Certification for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (upon successful completion of tests). The class has a 3-person minimum and a 10-person maximum per instructor inline with American Red Cross guidelines. Below is a list of upcoming classes:
November 5th-14th
Tue 5th, 4-10pm
Thurs 7th, 4-10pm
Tue 12th, 4-10pm
Thurs 14th, 4-10pm
February 4-13
Tue 4th, 4-10pm
Thurs 6th, 4-10pm
Tue 11th, 4-10pm
Thurs 13th, 4-10pm
March 10-12
Mon 10th, 8am-4pm
Tue 11th, 8am-4pm
Wed 12th, 8am-4pm
Individuals who work for WCCC for 4 months and/or 120 hours may be eligible to get the course reimbursed. Current starting wage is $11/hour.
Lifeguard Recertification Training
Lifeguard Recertification courses are offered several times a year. Recertification classes are $75 due at time of registration.
March 13&14
Thur 13th, 8am-1pm
Fri 14th, 8am- 1pm
If you have questions, call 435-656-6357 or email aquatics@washingtoncity.org for more information.
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