LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES
This is a Blended learning class. The prerequisite skills and 6-hour online portion of the class must be completed prior to the first day of the in-person session on March 14. It is recommended to complete the prerequisites prior to the online portion to assure these skills can be met before the time is invested into the online work.
Please schedule an appointment with Amy to be tested on the pre-requisite skills. A link will be sent to participants after they have enrolled and have completed the prerequisite skills.
Prerequisites for the class are as follows: 1. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence w/o stopping to rest. Swim 150 meters using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swim goggles are allowed). Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 meters using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. 2. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (the face may be in or out of the water). Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 meters on the back, return to the starting point while holding 10-pound object with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface of the water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
*Must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
*For those not planning to become employed by the Perry Park Center after completion of the course, the fee for the class will be $200.00
Prefer to print out the registration form and drop it off? Registration form is here.
Questions? Call Amy @ 573-547-7275 or amymoeckel@perryvillemo.gov.