Lifeguard Training
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Participants are responsible for all classes to complete this course.
All lessons will be held at the Municipal Pool in Lion's Park
Lifeguarding Books can be purchased at the Municipal Pool or download from the American Red Cross website
Course Schedule and Homework Assignments
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Date |
Hours |
Time |
Location |
| Precourse Sessions |
Mon/Wed, March 18 & 20 |
2.0 |
6-8 pm |
Municipal Pool |
| Precourse Session |
Friday, March 20 |
2.0 |
5-8- pm |
Municipal Pool |
| Lesson 1 |
Saturday, March 23 |
3.0 |
8-11 am |
Municipal Pool |
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The Professional Lifeguard, facility safety, rescues skills: Chapters 1-2, and 6
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| Lesson 2 |
Sunday, March 24 |
3.0 |
8-11 am |
Municipal Pool |
Patron Surveillance, facility safety, injury prevention: Chapters 2-4
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| Lesson 3 |
Sunday, March 24 |
3.0 |
5-8 pm |
Municipal Pool |
Injury prevention, emergency action plans, and rescue skills part 1: Chapters 4-6
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| Lesson 4 |
Monday, March 24 |
3.0 |
8-11 am |
Municpal Pool |
Rescue Skills Part 2: Chapters
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| Lesson 5 |
Monday, March 25 |
3.0 |
5-8 pm |
Municipal Pool |
Before providing care, victim assessment, breathing emergencies: Chapters 7-8
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| Lesson 6 |
Tuesday, March 26 |
3.0 |
8-11 am |
Municipal Pool |
Cardiac emergencies and using an AED: Chapter 9
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| Lesson 7 |
Tuesday, March 26 |
3.0 |
5-8 pm |
Municipal Pool |
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First Aid Chapter 10
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| Lesson 8 |
Wednesday, March 27 |
3.0 |
8-11 am |
Municipal Pool |
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Written Exam Section 1/ Head, Neck, and Spinal injuries in the water: Chapter 11
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| Lesson 9 |
Wednesday, March 27 |
3.0 |
5-8 pm |
Municipal Pool |
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Written Exam Section 2/ Final Skills Scenario
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Pretest
Swim 300 yards / meters continuously using these strokes in the following order:
- first 100 yards front crawl with good coordination.
- second 100 yards breaststroke with good coordination.
- last 100 yards of either the front crawl or breaststroke.
- Goggles may be used for this portion.
Participants must also swim 20 yards / meters using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound diving brick, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Goggles may not be used for this portion.
Participants must also tread water for 2 minutes without use of their hands. Hands must be placed in armpits and head kept above the water.
You must attend one of the precourse sessions that is listed above. You do not have to make it to all three.
Age Requirement:
To be certified by the American Red Cross participants must be 15 years old before completion of the class. Participants may be asked to prove their age at the pre-course: drivers license and or birth certificate are valid for proving age.
Employment:
The City of Cheyenne Recreation and Aquatics Division is hiring certified lifeguards. The starting wage for lifeguards is $8.00 an hour. Applications can be picked up at the Human Resources Department of the City of Cheyenne at 2101 O’Neil Ave. For further information about Employment call 637-6455.
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Course Fees
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Supplies
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Cost
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| American Red Cross Certification Fee |
$35
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| "Lifeguard Training" Book |
$30
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| Pocket Mask |
$12
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| Total For Class |
$77
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Note:
Each participant must have their own copy of the Red Cross books to read at home before and between classes, as well as their own pocket face mask. In addition, have paper and pencil / pen for taking notes, and a swimsuit and towel.
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