JR Lifeguard

Description

The Junior Lifeguard Program offers step-by-step skill development with a safety-first motto based on the Red Cross GuardStart course.We take pride in offering a variety of challenging activities in a fun atmosphere designed for the youth ages 11-14. Participants will need to bring a lunch. Course prerequisites include:Swim front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the side.Swim breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence. Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.Show comfort on back by floating on back for 30 seconds or swimming on back for 25 yards using the elementary backstroke or back crawl.Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet under water. All participants entering the water, must arrive at the facility clean and dressed in bathing attire. A chair will be placed at either end of each lane for participants to place their belongings. Restrooms, showers and changing areas should be used for emergencies only. Participants will leave the facility in their bathing attire to change/cleanse themselves elsewhere.