LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION
The lifeguard review course is designed to help you update your skills while extending your certification for another two years. We offer the review course for those whose certifications are still valid (or within 30 days of expiring) while allowing you to continue to work without a lapse in verification. The course length is 12 hours and is typically held over the course of a weekend or two days. Participants are given ample opportunity to practice and review skills (including watching videos) before taking the written test and passing the skills portion.
- No refunds are given to participants who cannot complete the prerequisites or do not complete the course.
- Courses are limited to 10 participants in a class on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Courses must have at least three participants signed up for the class to continue on schedule.
- Additional courses can be offered for organizations/groups with three or more participants if the course schedule does not fit your organization/group's needs.
- You do not have to have a membership with the Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) to participate in this course.
PREREQUISITES
- Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course.
- Swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for two minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within one minute and 40 seconds.
- Start in the water and swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive feet-first or head-first to a depth of seven 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they can get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance underwater.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Failure to complete these prerequisites will cause the participant to be removed from the course.
FEES
The fee is $125 per participant. This fee includes access to a manual, instruction, course materials and certification costs. Full payment is due at the time of purchase. For more information or to register, contact David Waddell at 606-783-9579.
Contact Us
Recreation & Wellness Center
100 Evans Branch
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: wjcampbell@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2083
FAX: 606-783-5084
