GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow (11-14 years old)

American Red Cross GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow is a great first step toward a job as a lifeguard. The course includes lessons to develop aquatic knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course upon turning 15 years old. Hours vary

 Cost:  $20 month   This course is to prepare individuals to become lifeguards.  Swimming skills and lifeguard skills will be taught. .  Class starts in January and continues throughout the summer. Call for more information on guard start program.   Pre-requisite:  Must be able to swim 100 yards continually.  At least 50 yards must be with the front crawl before enrolling in class.  High School age may participate in the swim team with Marsh Valley High School.

Lifeguarding* (15+ years old)

American Red Cross Lifeguarding is ideal for people who want to work at traditional pools. The course teaches professionalism, patron and facility surveillance, victim recognition, equipment-based rescues, and caring for head, neck and back injuries.  31.25 hours

Guard Lap Swimming Class:   Thursday from 6-8 pm PM.  $5 per class.    Included in course fee if registered to take  the lifeguard course and deposit of $35 is paid.  Starts January 27th

Full Lifeguard Course:  Cost:  $135.  Registration Deadline is March 1st.  $35 non- refundable deposit is required at time of registration.     Remaining $100 will be due after the pre-requisite course and is non-refundable after lifeguard course begins.  Includes books and CPR mask.  You can choose to download the manual and bring a laptop to class.  Deduct $35 from class fee for this option.   Must be to the pre-requisite on March 3rd, 2011.  Students will determine class times.   *Must be at least age 15 by March 1st 2011.  Certification valid for 3 years with current CPR Certification. 

Lifeguarding Recertification including CPR:  $60 + cost of pocket mask.  *Must attend lifeguard course skills dates and CPR dates to certify.  Schedule will be ready the 2nd week of March.  Includes lap swimming in January & February if needed.

Lifeguard Course Pre-requisite
Swim 300 yards continuously using the following strokes:
100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick
100 breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence
100 yards of using either the front crawl or breaststroke. *Combination of both strokes may be used for last 100 yards.

Brick:  Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10- pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.  Participant must hold the 10-pound object with both hands, placing the brick on his or her chest, and must keep his or her face above the water

Red Cross CPR/AED Courses: 
CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/Oxygen Re-certification:  $25 + cost of pocket mask.  Re-certification class will be held May 7th, 2011.  Includes the new 2011 updates.   Bring your own pocket mask or purchase one at class for about $10. *Oxygen only 1-year certification.

To register call 208 897 5736 or email us at info@downatahotsprings.com