Division of Student Affairs : Lifeguard Training Challenge

Class Information

• 3 year swimming pool lifeguarding and first aid certification, waterfront recertification available as well
• 1 year CPR/AED  professional level certification
• Red Cross lifeguarding book & resuscitation mask is included

Prerequisites/Requirements

• This is a challenge format class, so participants must already know lifeguard skills and material, a self-study is highly recommended, and a book may be purchased at the front office for $28
• Must fully participate in every class day
• Must pass all skill checks and receive an 80% or higher on written exam
• Registrants must be at least 15 years old
• Must attend every day of the class and be on time or risk being dropped from the class
• We do not reserve spots or make waiting lists for classes that are full
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, and lock
• A book and mask are provided for use during the class, but must be returned at the end of the class unless purchased

Class Length

• Training is approximately 8 hours.

Challenge Class Format

Challenge format classes are offered as recertification classes.  These classes do not contain any review or practice of skills.  Participants must know material and skills VERY, VERY well to pass. Only written and skills testing is done, NO INSTRUCTION.  Participants will only have one chance to correctly test out on skills and pass the written exam. Book and mask will be provided to borrow during the class, but maybe purchased to keep or to review prior to class session. 

Cost

• The cost is $50 for Camp Adventure Students, $60 for UT Students and Rec Members, $70 for Non-Members, and $10 for SRC Staff.

Class Times/Dates for 2009

Participants must attend each day of the class.

Spring 2010

To Register

Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Student Recreation Center Office or stop in the Student Recreation Center Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA, or MasterCard.

 For more information, call 419-530-5555 or email RedCrossCerts@utoledo.edu