Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Class - April 18 - Oakland

3860 Hanly Road,Oakland CA 94602

18 April, 2021

Description

This is a Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Training. Participants must possess a current certification in order to take this class. COURSE PRE-REQUIREMENTS: 1) Swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25-yard pool) using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. 2)  Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. 3)  Swim 20 yards, submerge to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound brick, return back to the starting point, and exit the pool without using a ladder or steps. Time limit is 1 minute, 40 seconds.  Swim goggles may NOT be used. To receive Red Cross certificate each participant must: Attend all classroom and skills training sessions.Demonstrate competency in all skills and activitiesDemonstrate competency in three final skill scenarios.Pass two multiple-choice written exams with a score of 80 percent or higher.  WHAT TO BRING: Face covering, goggles, towel, warm clothes to change into, a bag lunch, snacks, and bottled water. We will be kneeling on the ground for CPR practice so extra padding for your knees like a thick towel is advised. We will have a 30-minute lunch break. NOTE: We will be starting in the water so please arrive in your swimsuit ready to go. CLASS COST: Recertification - $150 A minimum of three participants is required to run each class. Prior swimming skills are required. Refunds will not be issued to participants who do not pass the swim test or final written exams.  CLASS SAFETY: Since lifeguard water rescue skills involve close physical proximity and/or physical contact, there may be an elevated risk of disease transmission, including COVID-19. By attending the class you acknowledge that you are aware of the risks involved and give consent to participate in the class. You will be required to sign a liability release waiver prior to the start of class (this will be emailed to you ahead of time). You also agree to have a face covering on at all times except during water skills. To keep everyone safe, every participant will have their temperature checked prior to the start of class each day. You will be asked to wash your hands frequently and maintain physical distancing of at least 6 ft, (as much as reasonably possible). You will be asked the following safety questions in order to be admitted to the class: Have you, or any member(s) of your household, been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus within the last 30 days?Have you had any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days: Fever 101 F+, unexplained body aches or pain, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath, chills with or without body aches, recent loss of sense of smell or taste, unexplained sores on soles of feet, unusual fatigue, non-allergy related runny nose?Have you traveled outside of your area or attended any large gatherings in the last 14 days?If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, or if you are unwilling to abide by the safety measures, you will not be admitted to take the class. The City of Crockett is hiring. Please contact Ron Wilson for more information: [email protected]