Lifeguard Certification
DATES: FEB 29-MAR 2, and MAR 8. Friday, February 29th 5:00pm-10:00pm. Saturday, March 1st from 10:00am-9:00pm. Sunday, March 2nd from 1:00pm-9:00pm. Saturday, March 8th from 10:00am-9:00pm.
For other classes being offered in the area, please check out the American Red Cross Northwest Arkansas Chapter website at http://www.nwarkansasredcross.org/
Course Description:
This course will teach participants:
- Surveillance skills to help recognize and prevent injuries
- Rescue skills or the water and on land
- First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer training
- Professional lifeguard responsibilities such as interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons
Course Requirements:
- Must be 15 years of age
- Must pass pre-course swim test: 300 yard swim (100 front crawl, 100 breast stroke, 100 either stroke), Dive 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound brick and swim it 20 yards in 1 minute 40 seconds
Cost: TBA --- (approx. $130 for U of A students / $180 for non-U of A students)
Contact: Tiffany Gaulke via email: tgaulke@uark.edu or telephone: 479.575.7382
