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Participant in the Lifeguard Program MUST be able to complete the following requirements prior to registering for the program:
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs with hands positioned under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick in 7-10 feet of water and return to starting point holding the brick with both hands while keeping your face above the water and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Swim goggles are allowed.
- Participants must be 16 years of age
For the Re-certification Class: Participants must be already certified in order to take the re-certification class.