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Lifeguard Training

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Interested in getting Certified for Free!  Come join our Team!  Reach out to Will McClements for more information at wmcclements@concordma.gov

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.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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