CONTACT INFORMATION: HVAMUCHNICK@GMAIL.COM
* * * * AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES* * * *
(NEW CERTIFICATIONS AND RE-CERTIFICATIONS)
COURSE Requirement
. Be 15 years of age by the last day of the course (speak to me if close)
. Attend fully all class schedules
. Successfully demonstrate proficiency in all critical water and land skills
. Score a minimum of 80% on all required written exams
** Important Information **
. $50 Pre-Course fee (NON-REFUNDABLE - part of the total course fee) - Due anytime prior to the start of the course. This will provide you access to the Lifeguard Training Manual and Videos.
Please note that the lifeguarding course is a challenging program. While the At-Home work is at an independent pace, the In-class work will be offered on several dates. (usually it will take 1 day of first aid, 3 days of CPR, and 3 days of water skills.
. All courses are presented with a user friendly approach.
. All courses offer both in-water and land practice times
. No class meetings on Sunday
. Be fully prepared for both water and land work each day
. ALWAYS bring your pocket masks (I provide) each day
- COURSE OFFERINGS -
Lifeguard Training ($415)
. Includes Everything: Practice time, Pre-testing, Water components, First aide, CPR for the Professional, AED, Pocket masks, LGT workbook, and all Certifications
Lifeguard Training Review ($235)
. Re-certifies Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional and AED.
. Materials Needed: Pocket Masks and LGT workbook
General Agenda: In-water and land practice, a complete review and practice of all required skills, video watching, and written exams
. See General Course Schedule below
. See prerequisites below
. See Prerequisites below
. See General Course Schedule belo
EVERYDAY BRING: Swim suit and pocket mask
SWIM PRE-TEST
~ For All Lifeguarding and Waterfront Course ~
* Must be completed before the 1st day of any course *
*** GOGGLES CAN ONLY BE WORN FOR the endurance swims ***
(1) 300 yd. (550 yds. for Waterfront) swim continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing while using the front crawl (freestyle). Candidates may also use breaststroke and/or combination of front crawl and breaststroke.
(2) Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands....
(3) Sprint 20yds., retrieve brick from bottom and return 20yds. (timed - 1:40 seconds max.)
(4 - Waterfront Only) Swim 5 yds., submerge and retrieve 3 objects placed approx. 5 yds. apart in water 4-7 ft. deep, resurface and swim approx. 5 yds. to the side of the pool.
Swim PRACTICE TIME IS AVAILABLE
~ Practice the pre-requisite tests, improve endurance, and get head start on video work ~
~ Practice Time/Initial Course Fee: $50 (non-refundable - This is part of the overall course fee) This is a 1 time fee (come to practice as much as you like) that provides unlimited practice time and is part of the ARC fee which includes to access ARC vidoes on the American Red Cross site.
**** Contact Coach Muchnick (HVAMUCHNICK@GMAIL.COM) to verify the day and time ****
* The best testing days - To be determined
* Any day is good to practice....
MARCH-JUNE PRACTICE/TEST SCHEDULES
*** Contact Coach Muchnick to verify availability ***
Times to be determined
Tentatively
Monday through Friday - 4:45-6:10pm
Saturday 9:45am-11:30am
Contact: hvamuchnick@gmail.com
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