The Lifeguard Blended Learning course must be completed before taking the Waterfront Lifeguard course. The purpose of the Waterfront skills module is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds.
To participate and pass the course: Participants must meet a variety of criteria to participate and pass the course successfully.
15 years of age by the last day of the class. Pass the waterfront pre-course skills test. Attend all scheduled course time. Pass written exam with 80% or better. You will be tested on the following skills for the Waterfront Module Precourse Test:
Swim 550 yards continuously.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
– Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
– Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
– Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point.
– Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence.
Click on 'Products' above to register for the class.