| May 19, 2022 to May 22, 2022 |
| Each Sun 9am to 5pm |
| Each Thu 5pm to 9pm |
| Each Fri 5pm to 9pm |
| Each Sat 9am to 5pm |
| Location: |
| BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center |
| Price: | Activity Registration Fee: $250.00 for General |
| Ages: | At least 15 but less than 99 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| Spaces: | Closed |
| Registration Dates: | Standard registration opens: Dec 1, 2021 8am
Last day for standard registration: May 18, 2022 5pm
Internet registration opens: Dec 1, 2021 8am
Last day for Internet registration: May 18, 2022 5pm |
Description:
Interested in being a lifeguard? Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you will learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Completing this course results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid, all in one certificate.
Candidates must be at least 15 years of age before the scheduled session. Males must wear boxer style swimming suit and females must wear a one piece swimming suit. Any person with long hair is required to put it up or wear a swim cap.
Pre-Requisites: To be tested on the first day of class.
Complete the online learning portion of the course BEFORE class begins.
Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breast stroke or a combination of both, swimming on the back or side is NOT allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
Tread water for two minutes using only their legs. Candidates should place their hands under their armpits.
Complete a timed event with 1 minute, 40 seconds. Swim goggles are not allowed
a. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
b. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back 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.
c. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
If the candidate is not able to pass the Prerequisite Skills, they will be issued a full refund.
Fees and Registration
Cost $250. Includes Fanny Pack, Adult and Infant CPR masks.
No refunds are given for "no shows" after the course begins.
All Class times and dates are MANDATORY
Once registered, participants will receive instructions via e-mail for the Red Cross Online Learning. This email will be sent no earlier than about 3 weeks before class begins. The online material must be fully completed before the first day of class. Proof of completion is required before class begins.
Notes:All class times and dates are MANDATORY
Once registered, participants will receive instructions via e-mail for the Red Cross Online Learning. This email will be sent no earlier than about 3 weeks before class begins. The online material must be fully completed before the first day of class.
Book work will also be e-mailed to the candidate to begin working on before the class begins.
Female participants must wear a one piece bathing suit and male participants must wear boxer style suits. Any person with long hair is required to put it up or wear a swim cap.
| Type: | Class |
| Activity Category: | Aquatics |
| Activity Sub-Category: | All Ages |
| Department: | Recreation |
| Season: | 2021-2022 Winter |
| Sessions: | 4 |
| Supervisor: | Bismarck Parks And Recreation District |
