Lifeguard Training
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Aquatics Division offers lifeguard training courses for those interested in protecting the safety of swimmers.
2008 Season Training
All classes for 2008 have concluded. The next class will begin in March 2009. Stay tuned for more details.
Lifeguard Training Courses (15 and older)
All classes cover Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Oxygen Administration, and AED Essentials. All classes are four (4) full days and require attendance at all sessions.
In order to participate you must be at least 15 years old and able to complete the following skills on the morning of the first day of class:
- Swim 300 yards (12 lengths) without stopping (100 front crawl, 100 breaststroke, 100 front crawl or breaststroke or a combination of the two).
- Swim out 20 yards, dive down and retrieve a 10-lb object from a depth of 7-9 feet, swim back to the wall with the object, place the object on the side of the pool and climb out within 1 minute 40 seconds.
While completing the 300 yard continuous swim participants must use rhythmic breathing and have a stabilizing, propellent kick in the front crawl. The breaststroke must have a clear pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence. Participants will not be permitted to continue with the class if unable to complete these skills. Please check with pool staff for passes to come to the pool for practice prior to the class.
Although the Parks and Recreation Aquatics Unit does draw from the classes for summer employees, successful completion of the class does NOT guarantee employment with the City of Tallahassee. Regardless of current certifications, ALL new employees are required to complete one of the classes offered by the City of Tallahassee prior to being put on the schedule.
Guard Start - Junior Lifeguard Program
Jr. Lifeguard - Jack McLean Aquatics Center: Are you 11 – 14 years old interested in becoming a lifeguard? Jr. Lifeguard improves swimming skills and develops leadership skills. This class includes Basic Lifeguarding Skills, CPR and First Aid. There are two levels: Level 1 emphasizes Prevention & Response and Level 2 builds on that by adding Fitness, Leadership and Professionalism. Level 1 must be completed prior to beginning Level 2. Upon completion of Level 2, 14 year old Jr. Guards may volunteer at City of Tallahassee pools up to 6 hours a week!
Prerequisites
- Be able to swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side
- Tread water for one minute using arms and legs
- Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater
Dates
- Coming Soon