2010 Lifeguard Training
Course Description
Gives lifeguard candidates (minimum age 16) the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course contains activities to prepare candidates to recognize and respond to emergencies both in the water and on the surrounding deck.
Requirements & Prerequisites
• Students are required to attend all class dates and times listed for each specific class
• Students must arrive 10 minutes early to each scheduled class
• Students must complete a 300 yard swim, using the stroke of their choice
• Students must complete a surface dive to a depth of 8 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object and return to the surface
• Students must be able to tread water for 2 minutes with hands above the surface of the water
Items needed for class
• Swimsuit, towel, goggles and swim cap if needed, extra change of clothing, pen or pencil, and notebook for notes
Breaks
• Lunch Break: Lifeguards are welcome to bring a lunch or they will be given 30 minutes to get food and bring it back to the facility
• We will also provide 5 & 10 minute breaks throughout the training
Class Dates
Cleveland Lifeguard Training Dates
| N-07 |
Friday, May 14 |
5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| N-07 |
Saturday, May 15 |
9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| N-07 |
Sunday, May 16 |
9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| N-08 |
Friday, May 21 |
5:00PM - 8:00PM |
| N-08 |
Saturday, May 22 |
9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| N-08 |
Sunday, May 23 |
9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Columbus Lifeguard Training Dates
| Class |
Date |
Time |
| C-01 |
Friday, April 9 |
4:00PM - 9:00PM |
| C-01 |
Saturday, April 10 |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| C-01 |
Sunday, April 17 |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| C-02 |
Tuesday, May 4th |
4:00PM - 9:00PM |
| C-02 |
Saturday, April 10 |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| C-02 |
Sunday, April 11 |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
We have additional lifeguard classes that are not listed above. We will post additional trainings each week. Please fill out an application if you are interested in getting trained and working the remainder part of the year as a lifeguard! We also have year round facilities, so if you would like to work for us this winter please fill out an application. Thanks!
**If you would like to register for a lifeguard class, please call to setup an interview at (440) 832-7700 and ask for the Lifeguard Department or fill out an online application here.