Waterfront Lifeguarding - American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley

Waterfront Lifeguarding

This course will teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and at a waterfront environment. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification included in the Waterfront Lifeguarding course. Must attend each session.

Prerequisite:

Minimum age of 15.
Swim 550 yards (about 500 meters) continuously.
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 0 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4–7 feet of water, resurface and swim 5 yards to the side of the pool.

Course Dates and Times
Date	Time	Location
No classes scheduled at this time.

This event is sponsored by American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

For more information, contact American Red Cross at (610) 865‑4400, ext. 247 or GLVPT@usa.redcross.org.