Lifeguard Certification Classes

Jerseyville Wellness Center
412 Maple Summit Road
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618-498-3500
Jennifer Rogers/ Fitness Coordinator


CLASS SCHEDULE

Challenge/Renewal Class
(must sign up in advance)
Saturday, May 19


LIFEGUARDING REVIEW COURSE
Saturday May 19th & Sunday May 20th

Saturday 10am-3pm: CPR/AED for lifeguards challenge-bring mask!
(those that need to renew the full lifeguarding will then stay)

Saturday 3pm-6pm: NEW Swimming Requirements:

1.  Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.

  ■ Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.

  ■ Swim goggles may be used.

2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.

  ■ Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.*

  ■ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

  ■ Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

  ■ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.

SKILLS:  Entries and Approaches, Rescue Skills, Spinal Immobilization, Back boarding

Sunday 10am-3pm:

Continued water skills….

First Aid Skills - controlling bleeding, injuries to muscles, bones, and joints, spinal injuries on land,

Final Exam - written exam, in water skills practical

Please call Jennifer Rogers 618-498-3500 or 618-971-6416 to register.

CPR: $30

Full Lifeguard Renewal: $90