Get an Early Start:  Guard Start!

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GuardStart:

Lifeguarding Tomorrow

If you’re between 11 and 14 years old and have always wanted to be a lifeguard, now is the time to take the first step.  Get a jump start on securing a future job as a lifeguard by completing the Red Cross GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow programs!  Learn what it takes to be a great lifeguard.  The experience you gain through Guardstart will help you get ready to take Lifeguard Training.

GuardStart focuses on five key areas:

  • Prevention of aquatic accidents

  • Fitness and swimming skills

  • Response in an emergency

  • Leadership skills

  • Professionalism

GuardStart course length will vary.

 

Guard Start

This course is designed for youth to provide a foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, attitudes and skills for future successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguarding courses.

           

Prerequisites

  • Recommended for 11 to 14 year olds.

  • Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.

  • Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.

  • Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.

 

Certification Requirements

  • None

 

Certificate Type

  • GuardStart

 

Location

Phone

Dr. Richard

Showers Pool

851-4003

Dublin Pool

Madison

772-9300

or 772-2560

Jim Williams

Aquatic Center

427-5795

 

 

 

Choose Where You Want to Work

American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Swimming and Water Safety programs are nationally recognized! That means once you receive certification, you’ll be eligible to work throughout the United States.

 

 

 

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