Get certified at the Rec.  Work anywhere this Summer!

This February, the Campus Recreation Center is offering the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.  Since ARC certifications are recognized across the nation, those who complete the course can work anywhere in the country! 

Course dates: February 28 - Basic skills pre-test, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
                           March 1 and 8, 5 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
                           March 2 and 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                           March 3 and 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In accordance with ARC standards, attendance at all classes is mandatory and participants must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class.

The skills pre-test requires participants to demonstrate capability in three areas.  First, swim 300 yards without stopping.  The swim must be completed by swimming 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke, and 100 yards of the swimmers choice of either of those.  This portion of the pre-test has no time limit.

Second, swim 20 yards, go to the bottom of the pool, at least 10 feet deep, and retrieve a 10 pound brick.  The swimmer must keep both hands on the brick, and return to the starting point on their back, in under 100 seconds.

Third, the swimmer must tread water for two minutes with their hands crossed over their chest and placed under their arm pits.

Cost:  $210 for members, $250 for non-members.  Fees include the cost of course materials for the participant.

Other locations can charge up to $350 for the same course.  Sign up to get certified at the Campus Recreation Center and save at least $100.

Call 556-0604 or stop by the Member Services desk at the Rec Center, to register.  The deadline to register is noon on February 22nd.

If you have questions, call 556-0671 or email  Robert Weeks