Safe Swim At Woodbury In Irvine

read moreWhat if I can not pass the swim test? If you are unable to pass any of the tests you may not continue with the class, however you can transfer to a future class if available. What if I already have CPR and/or First Aid certification do I need to attend that part of the class? Yes. The Red Cross does not separate the certifications. Can I attend one day of training in one session and another day of training in a different session? No. For the continuity of training you may not break up sessions.

read moreLifeguarding Instructors: Teach or co-teach at least one Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding course of record during the 2-year certification period. Lifeguarding Instructor Trainers, LGITs: Teach at least one Lifeguarding Instructor course of record or at least two Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review courses of record during the 2-year certification period. If your Lifeguard Instructor certification has expired by more than 30 days, you may eligible for a LGI Re-entry. Instructors who wish to achieve a basic-level lifeguarding certification to work as a Lifeguard will have the option to "test out" at the conclusion of the Lifeguarding Instructor Review course.

read moreWho is eligible to participate in a Lifeguarding Review course? The Lifeguarding Review course is for individuals with a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate to recertify every 2 years. Can I recertify if my certification has expired? Yes, as long as it has not expired more than 30 days. If your certification has expired by more than 30 days you must take the full Lifeguard course. Red Cross Policy: Only currently certified Lifeguards and those who have expired by no more than 30 days may take the Review course.

read moreTo become a lifeguard, do I have to have to be a perfect swimmer? No. You must however be able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without stopping using front crawl or breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-lb weight from 7 feet deep and swim 20 yards with the weight, using legs only and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute 40 seconds. In general the most difficult part of the swim test is the brick and we STRONGLY suggest that you practice with a 10-lb hand weight before you take training.