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Junior Lifeguard

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American Red Cross Junor Lifeguarding is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards.
- The skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course.
- Communication and decision-making skills.
- The basic responsibilities of a lifeguard.
- The basic knowledge and skills required to be a lifeguard.

The Junior Lifeguarding course does not certify participants in first aid, CPR or AED or as a lifeguard.


Course Prerequisites
Before entering Junior Lifeguarding, participants must demonstrate the following skills:

-Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
-Swim the breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence.
-Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.
-Show a level of comfort on the back by floating on the back for 30 seconds or swimming on the back for 25 yards using the elemntary backstroke or back crawl.
-Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet under water.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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