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American Red Cross
Lifeguard Class
If you're 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career, American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start. This course helps you develop skills and experience valued by colleges and future employers. You'll develop new skills and learn how to deal effectively with people, fostering a "take charge" attitude. You'll also get a participant's manual and tips for securing a lifeguarding job. More info
Prerequisites
Participants must fufill the following criteria:
- Be 15 years of age by the last day of the course
- Swim 300 yards continuously using the following strokes:
- 100 yards of the front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick
- 100 yards of the breaststroke
- 100 yards of the front crawl and/or the breaststroke
- Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point in under 1 minute 40 seconds.
Course participants who fail the prerequisite test, given during the first water course session, will not be allowed to complete the course and their registration fee will not be refunded.
- Lifeguard and First Aid certification is valid for three years.
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification is valid for one year.
- PDT (Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission)certification is valid for one year.
Cost
$225.00 (includes book)
Sessions
All sessions are held at the GRCC Ford Fieldhouse Natatorium, 111 Lyon NE Grand Rapids MI 49503.
| Session | Start | End | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Aug 24 | Aug 27 | MTWTh | 8:00 - 4:00 pm |
| B | Oct 3 | Oct 24 | S | 8:00 - 4:00 pm |
| C | Dec 14 | Dec 18 | MTWThF | 4:00 - 10:15 pm |
| D | Jan 9 | Jan 30 | S | 8:00 - 4:00 pm |
| E | Mar 6 | Mar 27 | S | 8:00 - 4:00 pm |
| F | Apr 5 | Apr 9 | MTWThF | 8:00 - 2:45 pm |
| G | Apr 13 | Apr 22 | TWTh | 4:00 - 9:30 pm |
| H | May 24 | May 28 | MTWThF | 3:30 - 10:00 pm |
| I | Jun 7 | Jun 11 | MTWThF | 8:00 - 3:00 pm |
Registration
Registration is due 2 weeks before the first session. Classes are maxed out at 10 students per session.
Click here to register for sessions online.
Lifeguard - Waterfront Crossover
Lifeguard Waterfront Crossover is a class designed to certify an Lifeguard to lifeguard at a water park or beach.
Cost
$65.00
Sessions
All sessions are held at the GRCC Ford Fieldhouse Natatorium, 111 Lyon NE Grand Rapids MI 49503.
| Session | Start | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dec 19 | S | 8:00 - 3:00 pm |
| B | Apr 24 | S | 8:00 - 3:00 pm |
| C | Jun 12 | S | 8:00 - 3:00 pm |
Registration
Registration is due 2 weeks before the first session. Classes are maxed out at 10 students per session.
Click here to register for sessions online.
Any questions? For more information contact Joey Sutherlin, Aquatics Director via email at jsutherl@grcc.edu or phone at 616 234 4266.
Updated on 09-JUL-09
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