About this Course

LGS Recreation is hiring lifeguards! Possible candidates could be hired after completion of this course. Please visit http://www.lgsrecreation.org/about-us/jobs/ to apply! The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. **Candidates MUST pass ALL the required exams, demonstrate proper techniques, and attend ALL scheduled classes to successfully pass this course and obtain certification. NO REFUNDS! Please note we must have a minimum of 4 students to run this class. Program Prerequisite Skills: -Swim 300 yards -Tread water for 2 minutes, using only legs -Successfully retrieve a 10LB brick from 7ft and swim it out of water to the end of the lane