This program, with the exception of the pool operators course, will give you the certifications needed to be a lifeguard in a swimming pool environment. The pool operators course is something that you may or may not need, but first and foremost, you must complete the basic courses which are offered in our program. The first part of the lifeguard training class will be a screening session.

The prerequisite swimming skills for entry into the new Lifeguard Training course have been revised. The new prerequisite swimming skills test is designed not to judge an individual on his/her stroke mechanics, but rather on his/her overall demonstration of swimming strength, endurance, and comfort level in the water.

The new prerequisite skills for entry into the Lifeguard Training course are:

(Must be 16 years old)

1. Swim 100 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:

• 50 yards of front crawl with a rescue tube
• 50 yards of front crawl without a rescue tube

2. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object. When returning to the starting point, the candidate must:

• Hold the 10-pound object with both hands; and
• Keep his or her face above the water.

BASIC LIFEGUARD TRAINING Class includes CPR and First Aid Training   Session SA2  April 4  5:30 pm to 9:30 pm  April 5 & 13  12:00 pm to 9:30 pm Session SA3  April 18  5:30 pm-9:30 pm  April 19 & 26  12:00 pm to 9:30 pm   Session SA4  May 2  5:30 pm to 9:30 pm  May 3 & 10  12:00 pm to 9:30 pm

LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEW AND CPR RECERTIFICATION Class includes CPR and First Aid Training Session SR4  April 12 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm  Session SR5    April 20  12:00 pm to 9:30 pm All lifeguard training classes are held at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Click here for directions

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  Pool Operator Programs:
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POOL OPERATOR Session SP5 May 17 & 18   10:00 am to 6:00 pm          Session SP6    June 9& 16  10:00 am to 6:00 pm     You MUST attend all classes in a session. You MUST be 16 years old to participate You MUST send a copy of your driver's license or birth certificate with registration.

POOL OPERATOR REFRESHER You must have a current pool operator card Click here for directions   Your MUST send your current pool operators card with your registration. All pool operator classes are held at the Maritime Institute Click here for directions

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 Additional Training Programs:
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All Recert Classes are held at the Maritime Institute

Orientation Dates Session S01  April 20  1:00 pm 3:30 pm Session S02  May 5  6:00 pm to 8:30 pm