Try Out for the
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course!
Each Wednesday (Between 3:00-4:30pm)
March 12th through May 21st 2008 at:
Glencliff High School Swimming Pool
160 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211 |
OR |
Whites Creek High School Swimming Pool (by appointment) |
~ ~ Bring a swim suit, towel, & goggles. ~ ~
Try Outs are FREE!
(You may try-out as many times as you need!)
To Qualify for the Lifeguard class you will need to complete:
§300 yard swim – 4 lengths of freestyle, 4 lengths of breaststroke, and 4 lengths of either freestyle or breaststroke. There is no time limit for this swim.
§Retrieve a 10 pound dive brick from the bottom of the deep well; return it to the shallow end with the brick extended out of the water in less than 1 minute 40 seconds.
§2 minute tread water with hands out of water.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2008 LIFEGUARD COURSE CLASS SCHEDULE
More Lifeguard Training Information
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to teach candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries.
Successful completion requires participation in skills practice. The practice sessions will require some strenuous physical activity. You are encouraged to check with your health-care professional before participating in the practice sessions. If a medical condition or disability exists that might prevent participation in the activities, or there are questions about fully participating in the Lifeguarding course, please contact us to discuss this before the course begins.
To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years of age before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the Lifeguarding course, you must be able to demonstrate the above swimming skills.
Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding course, each participant will receive an American Red Cross Universal Certificate indicating Lifeguarding/First Aid, which is valid for 3 years, and an American Red Cross Universal Certificate indicating CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, which is valid for 1 year.
Have questions or want to register?
CONTACT: Paige Shirley
EMAIL : paige.shirley@mnps.org
PHONE: 329-8150 ext 1804.