Lifeguard Classes

Lifeguard Classes are open to ages 15 1/2 & up. Minimum of 4 students / maximum of 15.

Classes will be held at Davidson Fitness Center Indoor Pool at the dates/times below:

Class 1:

• Pre-course session - 18 March from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (must pass to continue class)
• Class dates - 19, 20, 26, 27 March from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Class 2:

• Pre-course session - 22 April from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (must pass to continue class)
• Class dates - 23, 24, 30 April, 1 May from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Candidates must swim 300 yards continuously, using strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and stabilization, propellant kick, 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull and breathe, kick and glide sequence, 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke, or a combination, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 10-14 feet, retrieve an object, return to surface and swim 20 yards on their back to the start point, and exit water onto top of pool deck within 1 minute, 40 seconds.