Lifeguard Certification Class In April

Red Cross Prerequisite Swim Test
Apr 21 – Feb 24

All participants must successfully complete the following prerequisite swim test before beginning certification training.

Swim Test Requirements

1. 200-Yard Continuous Swim

• Swim 200 yards (8 lengths of a 25-yard pool) without stopping

• Freestyle (front crawl) or breaststroke may be used

• Switching between strokes is permitted

2. 2-Minute Hands-Free Tread

• Immediately following the 200-yard swim

• Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands

3. 100-Yard Swim

• After completing the tread

• Swim 100 yards (4 lengths of a 25-yard pool)

• Freestyle or breaststroke allowed

Timed Brick Retrieval (Simulated Rescue)

This portion simulates a real-world rescue scenario.

• Swim 20 yards using freestyle or breaststroke

• Perform a surface dive to the bottom of the pool (approximately 8 feet deep)

• Retrieve a 10-pound brick

• Swim back to the starting point holding the brick with both hands

• Keep your face above water during the return swim

• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

⏱ Time Requirement:

• Must be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds

Certification Requirements

To complete certification, participants must:

• Pass the prerequisite swim test

• Complete all required online training (30+ hours) prior to the first day of class

• Attend all scheduled water skills training sessions

Registration Details

• Ages: 15 and older

• Cost: $350 per person

🎯 Completion of the certification class may qualify participants for employment at the Hanscom Pool.