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NEW! Lifeguarding Course & Water Safety Instructor Cert. Class Offered
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification Class
Mon - Fri, August 9-13
12:00-6:00PM
Penfield High School
Ages 15+
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This program is for swimmers who have completed  the American Red Cross Swim Level 4 and are interested in becoming an instructor for Red Cross Swim programs. You will learn how to instruct the American Red Cross swimming levels, both adult and children's lessons, and basic water safety.
Attendance at all class sessions is required for completion and certification as a water safety instructor.

Red Cross Lifeguarding Course 
Mon - Fri, August 2-6
12:00-6:00PM
Penfield High School
Ages 15+
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Lifeguard books and materials will be available to pick up at Recreation Office when you register. Read lifeguard book prior to first class. Bring suit, goggles, towel, lifeguard book, and materials to all class sessions. Swimming requirements during course includes a 2-minute tread water, 300 yd (pool lifeguard) / 550 yd (waterfront lifeguard) swim using freestyle and breast strokes, as well as a timed surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieving a 10 lb. object, then swimming 20 yards with object held by both hands. You must attend all sessions and successfully complete with all requirements to become a Certified Lifeguard. Bring snack/dinner. Fee includes: Lifeguard book and CPR pocket mask.

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