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5 Reasons to be a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor
1. Learn to save lives in and out of the water
2. Develop your leadership, communication and teaching skills
3. Build your resume
4. Earn money
5. Stay in great physical condition
The new 2012 Red Cross Lifeguarding Program
Join the Next Generation of Lifeguard Training
Dedham Health & Athletic Complex200 Providence Highway781-326-2900
Optional Add-on ModulesThese are available in traditional in-person training
Waterfront SkillsFor non-surf, open-water areas at public parks, resorts, camps and campgrounds Course length: 5½ hours Certification: Waterfront Skills for 2 years
Waterpark SkillsFor waterpark environments and multi-attraction facilities Course length: 3½ hours Certification: Waterpark Skills for 2 years
Administering Emergency OxygenHow to use emergency oxygen and breathing devices, including bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVM) Course length: less than 2 hours
Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-InjectorsHow to administer an epinephrine auto-injector to an individual experiencing a severe allergic reaction Course length: 1 hour
AsthmaHow to administer an asthma inhaler to an individual experiencing an asthma attack Course length: 45 minutes
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Course length: 1 to 2 hours
Also AvailableLifeguarding Instructor Course
in this brochure
Water Safety Instructor TrainingLearn to teach children and adults water safety, survival and swimming skills. Also make community water safety presentations. Course length: Certification: Water Safety Instructor for 2 years
Become a Lifeguard
Lifeguards protect their community by preventing, recognizing, and responding to water-related emergencies. In order to get a job at most facilities,
look for American Red Cross Certification.
as little as 24 hours and emphasize hands-on training, supported by classroom instruction.
Core Courses LifeguardingFor entry-level participants at all facility types Course length: Less than 26 hours Certification: for 2 years
Shallow Water LifeguardingFor entry-level participants at facilities/attractions with water less than 5 feet deep Course length: 24 hours Certification: Shallow Water Lifeguarding/
Available in both traditional in-person training and the
local facility which options are offered.
Topics for our two core courses include:
recognition
cardiac emergencies
Cost of course:
$400.00 Non-member Cost
$375.00 Member Cost
Class Dates 2016:
January 15th- 18th
February 19th- 22nd
March 18th-21st
April 15th-18th
May 13th- 16th
June 24th- 27th
July 22nd- 24th
August 19th- 22nd
September 16th- 19th
October 21st- 24th
November 18th- 21st
December 9th- 12th
Class schedule each month as follows:
Friday - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Tori DonlanDedham Health & Athletic Complex200 Providence [email protected]
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