Description
An abbreviated Lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
Lifeguard Review courses are for American Red Cross certified lifeguards whose certification is still valid or within 30 days of expiration. If over 30 days have passed since the certification expired, a full lifeguard course must be taken. Review classes are designed to help you update your skills and extend your certification for two more years.
Prerequisite Skills
Participants must complete the precourse skills session conducted on the first day of course to be eligible to participate. Each participant is allowed two attempts for each skill test:
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Tread water for 2 minutes.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
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- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
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Lifeguards who attend a review course are expected to have prior knowledge of all skills. Review courses are fast-paced with little time to focus on re-teaching. It is recommended that participants review the lifeguard and the chapter review questions prior the course in order to pass the course successfully.
Students may also review by completing the full lifeguard course blended learning portion (approx. 7 hours). Please contact us if are you interested in reviewing this material.
To pass the course, students must:
- Successfully complete the precourse skills session.
- Attend and participate in all course skill sessions and complete class activities.
- Demonstrate competency in all skills and scenarios.
- Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be certified for two years by the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
One-day course
What to bring
- Extra towels
- Comfortable clothes
- Swim suit
- Snacks and Lunch
- Goggles
- Preferred pen or pencil
Course Materials
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual will be provided during class but not issued. A free copy of the book can be downloaded here:
*Please note that registration is not completed until we have received payment and you have passed the swimming prerequisites.*
Certificate Issued and Validity Period
Participants must have 100% attendance and pass all curriculum points in Lifeguard Training, CPR- Pro, AED and Lifeguarding First Aid. Certificates will be emailed within 1-2 weeks of course completion and will be valid for two years.
By purchasing this course you agree to the following terms:
Low Enrollment
Please note we require a minimum of 5 participants to hold course. In the event of low enrollment, please understand you may be asked to switch courses to meet minimum participant requirement.
Transferring to Another Class
Class tuition can be applied to one other Lifeguard class, when available and if you have contacted us to reschedule by email 7 days prior to currently enrolled class. Transfer must be completed within 3 months of original enrolled class.
Cancellation
All refunds or class moves must be done 10 days prior to the first day of class.
Holding Spots
When registering and enrolling, you will be responsible for payment of the fees from that date forward. We will not hold places for any programming.
Assumption of Risk
Enrolled participant (Participant) or the adult parent or legal guardian of the Participant, on Participant’s behalf, (Responsible Party) recognizes and understands that swimming is a HAZARDOUS activity and that there are risks of injury or illness inherent in participation in any fitness or athletic program (including, but not limited to, paralyzing injuries, brain injuries and death), and I represent to Waterloo Swimming (WS) that I have consulted the above-referenced Participant’s personal physician or other health authority and the Participant is physically capable of participating in the Lessons and Programming. Participant and Responsible Party on behalf of Participant, voluntarily executes and delivers this Release and Indemnification to WS to induce WS to permit Participant’s participation in the swimming lessons and programming offered by WS (Lessons/Programming), and I hereby acknowledge that such participation is at Participant’s own risk and without any representations of any kind or character having been made WS and/or their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, parent company and subsidiaries.
Release & Indemnification
Participant, or Responsible Party on behalf of Participant, voluntarily releases, discharges, waives and relinquishes, any and all actions or causes of action for personal injury, property damages, or wrongful death occurring and arising as a result of engaging or receiving instruction in the Lessons or any activities incidental thereto, wherever or however the same may occur and for whatever period said activities or instructions may continue.
PARTICIPANT, OR RESPONSIBLE PARTY ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPANT, AND ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPANT’S HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS, HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, RELINQUISHES, INDEMNIFIES, AND HOLDS HARMLESS THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM ANY ACTION, CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, COSTS, LIABILITIES, EXPENSES, OR JUDGMENTS WHATSOVER, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FOR PARTICIPANT AND PARTICIPANT’S ESTATE FROM THE PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE LESSONS/PROGRAMMING, AND AGREE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE PARTICIPANT OR ITS HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS PROSECUTE OR PRESENT ANY CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGES OR WRONGFUL DEATH AGAINST WATERLOO SWIMMING L.P. AND ITS OFFICERS, OWNERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, PARENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES (Indemnified Parties) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE IN CONNECTION WITH MY (OR, IF APPLICABLE, THE PARTICIPANT’S) PARTICIPATION IN THE LESSONS/PROGRAMMING, WHETHER THE SAME SHALL ARISE BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY SAID PERSONS, OR OTHERWISE.
Medical Authorization
Participant authorizes any representative of Waterloo Swimming to have the participant treated in any medical emergency during his/her participation in the swimming lessons. Further, the Participant agrees to pay all costs associated with medical care and transportation for the Participant. Participant has noted on the registration form any medical/health problems of which the staff should be aware.
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