Shallow Water Lifeguard Course

PLEASE NOTE:  REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN!

Shallow Water Lifeguard Training Course dates:

• 28 April – 6 May: Pre-course assessment, 28 April, 1600-1800, followed by 4 class day, Saturdays and Sundays; 29 April, 30 April, 6 May and 7 May, 0800-1630. All dates and times are inclusive for this course. 
  • Registration Deadline 28 April, 1200 (noon)
• 12 May – 21 May: Pre-course assessment, 12 May, 1600-1800, followed by 4 class days, Saturdays and Sundays; 13 May, 14 May, 20 May and 21 May, 0800-1630. All dates and times are inclusive for this course.
  • Registration Deadline 10 May,1700 (5:00 p.m.)

There will be an opportunity for those who pass the Shallow Water Lifeguard Training to return and receive certification for Lifeguard Training at no additional fee provided all the pre-requisite skills, required skills, and skills testing are successfully completed when the sessions are scheduled.  This will be discussed during each course, and coordinated for a later date.

WHERE:

• Courses will be taught at the Collier Indoor Pool, Bldg. 1949, USAG Humphreys. First class day will start in the Small Conference room (near the front desk) for attendance and age verification. First class day will include the prerequisite skills, so please ensure you are prepared—bring/wear swimsuit, bring towel, goggles, etc.  **If you wear contacts, please bring your contact case**

PREREQUISITES for age and skills proficiency. Pre-course skills assessment will be conducted during scheduled pre-course session.

1. Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Proof of age is required on first day, no exceptions.

2. Swim 300 meters continuously using Front Crawl and Breaststroke (googles are allowed).

3. Timed swim: Swim 20 meters, surface dive to a minimum depth of 5 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object from the bottom, return to starting point with object (keeping face above water, and using legs only), and exit the water within allotted time; this skill must be **completed without goggles, no exceptions**.

4. Tread water using legs only for 2 minutes.

NOTE: Limited seats available. Open to SOFA ID Cardholders only.

Participants who do not meet the course pre-requisites will not be able to continue in the class and a refund will be issued.