[ultimate_info_table design_style=”design06″ color_scheme=”blue” package_heading=”American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED Classes” heading_font_style=”font-weight:bold;”]United Fitness Sports and Pools Inc. provide American Red Cross training classes throughout New York, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and etc., Please click the link below for course information. For more information please contact us at 718-551-4513 or email info@unitedfsp.com
Requirements:
Minimum age: 15 years.
Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Participants may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Candidates could place their hands under the armpits.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.Participants who successfully complete the Life guarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Life guarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. (Lifeguard/First Aid is valid for 2 years and CPR/AED valid for 1 year)