American Red Cross Aquatic Certifications
We offer American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor 课程s in a blended
learning format, which combines an online portion with an in-person session to practice
skills and demonstrate competency.
General Information
All in-person skills sessions are led by a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard
Instructor or WSI Instructor. 参与者 must complete the online portion in advance,
as they will practice and demonstrate the skills learned. 参与者 must attend
all dates in the skills session. No exceptions or make-up classes are allowed.
Upon successful completion, all certifications are good for two years.
In-person sessions are held at the USA Student Recreation Center at 51 Jaguar Blvd,
移动,艾尔。. The building is #12 on the 校园地图.
Our 课程s are open to USA students, SRC members, and the general public.
Contact 251-460-6460 or aquatics@xizitax.com for more information.
Course Prerequisites
All participants must pass the 课程 prerequisites prior to registering. 参与者
该电子邮件 aquatics@xizitax.com or call 251-460-6460 to schedule a prerequisite time.
Registration and Refunds
Upcoming 课程 dates and registration can be found at our 校园娱乐 Portal. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. There are no refunds for lifeguarding
及WSI课程. 参与者 must demonstrate 课程 prerequisites prior to registering.
参与者 who cannot attend all or part of their registered 课程 may transfer
to another 课程 within one year based on space availability. To reschedule, email
aquatics@xizitax.com a minimum of two weeks prior to a new 课程 start date with a request to attend;
no spot will be automatically held.
If you have trouble using our portal, we will be happy to meet you at the front desk
of the Student Recreation Center to help you register and pay. 请电子邮件 aquatics@xizitax.com to set up an appointment. Per university policy, we are unable to take credit card
payments over the phone.
豁免
All certification participants must digitally sign 这个豁免. The waiver is good for one year and must be on file before the start of a certification
课程. If under the age of nineteen (19), member(s) and guardian(s) must sign this
协议.
Course Descriptions
▼ Lifeguard Certification
This 课程 provides entry level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills
to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies and provide care until emergency
medical services arrive and take over.
先决条件:
- Minimum age of 15 years old by the end of the 课程
- Complete the Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence:
- Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim
150码.
- After swimming 150码, maintain position at the surface of the water without support
for two minutes by treading. While treading you can only use your legs. 地方的手
under the armpits and head above the surface of the water.
- After maintaining position at the surface for two minutes, swim 50 more 码.
- While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating
good breath control.
- You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. 在水上游泳
back or side is not permitted.
- Swim goggles are allowed.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20
码. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. 表面
dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound
object. Return to surface and swim 20 码 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.
Exit water without using a ladder or steps.
课程内容:
- 救生员的技能
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- 急救
▼ Lifeguard Recertification
The American Red Cross allows currently certified lifeguards and those who have expired
by no more than 30 days to recertify. Must provide proof of valid Lifeguard, CPR
for the Professional Rescuer, and 急救 certification. If your certification has
expired by more than 30 days you must take the full 课程.
先决条件:
- Complete the Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence:
- Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim
150码.
- After swimming 150码, maintain position at the surface of the water without support
for two minutes by treading. While treading you can only use your legs. 地方的手
under the armpits and head above the surface of the water.
- After maintaining position at the surface for two minutes, swim 50 more 码.
- While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating
good breath control.
- You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. 在水上游泳
back or side is not permitted.
- Swim goggles are allowed.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20
码. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. 表面
dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound
object. Return to surface and swim 20 码 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.
Exit water without using a ladder or steps.
课程内容:
- 救生员的技能
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- 急救
▼ Water Safety Instructor
The Water Safety Instructor 课程 certifies swimming instructors to teach American
Red Cross swimming, diving and water safety programs.
先决条件:
- Minimum age of 16 years old
- Demonstrate proficiency in six strokes: front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke),
elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly (25 码 per stroke.)
- Tread water for 1 minute
