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Blended Lifeguard Course

By: ProHealth WWH Fitness Staff

October 5, 2021, 8:43 am - Categories: News & Updates

November 12 – November 14 

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Blended Learning course is to provide entry level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in an online/ classroom-based environment. The online format enables participants to complete interactive lessons and activities at their leisure.

AGES: 15 years and older
DATES/TIMES: Friday from 4:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
COST: $185 member /$195 nonmember
INSTRUCTORS: Curtis Momsen / Kari Reuland

Class Requirements

• Completed online lessons are due prior to the start of the course.
• Trainees must pass skills and written tests for certification.
• Complete 300 yd. swim using front crawl and breaststroke.
• Recover and swim 20 yards with 10lb. object (goggles may not be used in this event)
• Treading water using only the legs for 2 minutes.
• Participants need to purchase their own pocket masks as well as download the lifeguard manual. Go to redcross.org to get your materials.

Attendance is mandatory. No refunds after 11/9/21. To register please contact Kari Reuland at 262.513.7204 or [email protected].