• Skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid

Requirements to take Lifeguard Training - Participants Must:

1. Be at least 15 years of age by the last day of the course attended
2. Attend all training sessions
3. Successfully complete a pre-course screening session which includes the following
   • Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick
   • 100 yards breaststroke
   • 100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing, or breaststroke or a combination of both
   • Swim 20 yards (front crawl or breast stroke), surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and return with it to the surface, and swim back 20 yards. This is a timed event.
4. Perform all required skills with 100% accuracy
5. Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%