Certification Requirements: To receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, all participants must: 1. Complete the American Red Cross Online Lifeguarding Course Presentation, pass the online course content and submit proof of completion. 2. Pass all course prerequisites. 3. Attend and participate in all class sessions in their entirety. 4. Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities. 5. Demonstrate competency in the final skill scenarios. 6. Correctly answer 80% of the questions in the three sections of the final written exam. Failure to attend all classes in their entirety, demonstrate competency in skills, or fail the written tests results in forfeiture of class fees and certification is not granted. If you have any questions before class, please contact Jamie DeCarlo at 614.410.4558 or jdecarlo@dublin.oh.us. By registering for this course, you have reviewed the policies and acknowledge acceptance
1. Be the minimum age of 15 by the final day of class (proof of age must be brought to the first class). 2. Jump in the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the water’s surface without support for 2 minutes by treading using only your legs (arms must be tucked under armpits and head must remain above the water’s surface). After maintaining a position at the water’s surface for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed for this part of the prerequisites. 3. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface-dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and return to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. This specific test must be completed in its entirety within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Note: When returning to the starting point, each participant must be able to hold the 10-pound object with both hands, placing it on their chest and keeping their face above water. Each participant must exit the water using their own strength (participants may NOT use goggles during this skill). Participants must pass the entire prerequisite test in order to continue the course. Failure to pass the prerequisite test results in forfeiture of class fees or a one-time transfer to a future City of Dublin Lifeguarding course. Once a participant passes the prerequisite test, no refunds or transfers are processed. Certification Requirements: To receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification all participants must: 1. Submit proof of current lifeguarding certification no later than one week prior to the first day of class by emailing a copy to Aquatic Operations Coordinator. 2. Pass all course prerequisites. 3. Attend class session in its entirety. 4. Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities. 5. Demonstrate competency in the final skill scenarios. 6. Correctly answer 80% of the questions on the final written exams. Failure to meet the course prerequisites, attend all classes in their entirety, demonstrate competency in skills, or failure of the written tests results in forfeiture of class fees and certification will not be granted. If you have any questions prior to class, please contact Jamie DeCarlo at 614.410.4558 or jdecarlo@dublin.oh.us. By registering for this course, you have reviewed the policies and acknowledge acceptance
of these terms. Ages: 15 & up Class
Date
Day Time
CR
NR
585100.10 Jan 4-Feb 1
Su
10 am-4 pm
$235 $235 $235
$255 $255 $255
585100.11 Feb 13-Feb 16 F-M 9 am-5 pm 585100.20 Mar 30-Apr 2 M-Th 9 am-5 pm
Location: DCRC
Lifeguard Recertification Training Recreation Services Staff This course follows the strict guidelines of the American Red Cross. Our instructors are required to follow these guidelines at all times. Participation in this class does not guarantee certification. This class is taught as a review course meaning participants are not getting full course content and should come prepared knowing skills. Students must turn in proof of a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification prior to the start of the course or they are not able to participate. This course is not a Blended Learning course with required online content; however, one week prior to the course, a link to the online content for the Lifeguard course is emailed out. You must email Jamie DeCarlo (jdecarlo@dublin.oh.us) a copy of your current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification prior to the start of the class. Refund Policy: A cancellation request form must be submitted to the front desk of the DCRC at least seven days prior to the first day of the class, for a refund of fees paid minus a $15 administrative fee. No refunds are processed after this time. Prerequisite Test: To be eligible to participate in the Lifeguard Recertification Course, each participant must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. Proof of current certification must be emailed to Aquatic Operations Coordinator no later than one week prior to the first day of class. Failure to provide proof of current certification by this date results in forfeiture of class fees. All participants are confirmed or tested on the following prerequisite items at the beginning of class:
of these terms. Ages: 15 & up Class
Date
Day Time
CR
NR
585200.10 Apr 17-Apr 18 F, Sa 9 am-7 pm
$110
$125
Location: DCRC, Talla 1
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