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Hours| Title: | Lifeguard Candidate: American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification Class |
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| ID: | 1320 |
| Department: | Lifeguard Candidate |
Diggerland USA is America’s Only Construction Amusement Park and Water Park where families can Drive, Ride, Soak & Slide. Diggerland provides a unique experience for our guests and team members.
This is not an application for employment.
Apply for the American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification Program
Program Sponsor: The Water Main at Diggerland USA
Location, Dates and Times:
- Email will follow after sign up with more information
Candidate Fee:
- Pay at start of last class. Cash or Credit Only.
- No payment required if you (i) are not eligible for the last class, or (ii) elect to discontinue program participation before the last class.
Program Materials:
- Free. Provided by Program Sponsor.
Mask:
- Not returned. You retain your mask.
- 16 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
- Candidate must complete the below Skill Test, which is tested on or before morning of the first class before the start of the first class.
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- Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the 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.
Curriculum:
Program Curriculum includes Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED in-pool instruction/testing, deck area/classroom instructions/testing, and written testing. Each phase is a prerequisite to the next. Candidates must successfully complete the class to be considered for employment opportunities.
Certification:
Candidates who successfully complete the Program receive American Red Cross certificate for Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
