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Sign up to receive information for a Blended Learning Shallow Water Lifeguard (Up to 6 Feet) Certification Program!

Completion of the below form will indicate you are interested in being contacted to enroll in a Blended Learning Shallow Water Lifeguard (Up to 6 Feet) Certification program. You will be contacted to set up your course. The blended learning course will require completion of an online portion (equivalent to about 7 hours of work). You must complete the online portion before the first day of class.

This is not an application for employment.

Program Sponsor:

The Water Main at Diggerland USA.

Prerequisites:

Completion of the online portion which will be sent through email upon scheduling of a class.

Must be 16 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the class.

• Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs.
• Complete timed event within 50 seconds
  • Starting in water, swim 20 yards using only front crawl or breaststroke. Face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles not allowed.
  • Submerge to depth of 4 to 5 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface and walk or swim 20 yards to return to starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Classes:

• Location, Dates, and Times are to be determined.
• Class space is limited.

Candidate Fee:

• $50.00 due at the start of the last class. Cash or credit only.
• No payment required if you are ineligible for the last class, or elect to discontinue participation before the last class.

Program Materials:

• Lifeguard Manuals will be available during class.
• A resuscitation mask will be provided for you, and you will keep the mask at the end of the class.

Class structure:

• Online coursework/completion of CPR exam obtaining a score of 80% or more
• In-pool Instruction/testing
• Deck area/seated outdoor instruction/testing
• Completion of a written Shallow Water Lifeguarding Skills exam obtaining a score of 80% or more

Certification

• Candidates who successfully complete the program receive an American Red Cross certificate for Shallow Water Lifeguarding (Up to 6 Feet) /First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
• Candidates who successfully complete the program will become eligible to be considered for employment opportunities with Diggerland USA.