The lifeguard training will be about 29+ hours to complete the course.  Upon successful completion of the course, your Red Cross certification will be valid for 2 years along with your Lifeguard certification.

If interested in becoming a lifeguard (LG), please stop by the front desk and ask management for more information. American Red Cross fees are covered by the overall cost of the course; the cost for new LGs is $155 and $65 for LG renewals, made payable to WAC.

Requirements:

• You must be at least 15 years of age.
• Complete a 300 yds. continuous swim using freestyle and breast strokes.
• Tread water for 2 min. using only legs (no hands).
• Timed 10 lb.-brick retrieval –> 1 min. 40 sec.
  – Swim 20 yds. out.
  – Surface dive 7-10 ft. down to retrieve brick.
  – Return to starting point, swimming on back while holding brick with both hands.
  – Place brick on deck and exit water without using ladder/steps.