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Lifeguard Training

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Lifeguard Course: Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard

 

Registration
Deadline:

Dates:

Time:

Location:

  Jan 10th Jan 18th-20th 9am-5:30pm Gardner Indoor Pool
  Feb 07th Feb 15th-17th 9am-5:30pm Gardner Indoor Pool
  Mar 07th Mar 14th-16th 9am-5:30pm Gardner Indoor Pool

 

  📝Prerequisite Swim Test
 

The pre-course swim test is required and must be completed prior to course registration.

📌Must be able to:

  • Swim-Tread-Swim Test:
    ✅ Swim 150 yards - using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. 
    ✅ Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands and arms.
    ✅ Swim 50 yards - using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. 
  • Complete Brick Test in 1:40 or less.
    ✅ Swim 20 yards, surface dive to retrieve a 10lb brick, swim 20 yards on the back to return to the start point. (holding the brick at the surface with both hands and keeping face at or near the water surface) and exit the water using the ladder or steps.

💲Cost: $250.00

Payment will be collected the first day of class.
Minimum of 3 participants needed to hold class.  Max 10.

📝 REGISTRATION:
Call Gardner Indoor Pool for more information:
+1 (270)798-6310

Lifeguarding & Water Safety Courses

At Fort Campbell Aquatics - Lifeguarding and Water Safety Courses are available year round from trained professionals who can help you gain the skills and confidence necessary for providing care and instruction when it's needed most.  We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year making it easy for you to become certified or earn your recertification with a schedule that fits your needs.  Available courses include:  Lifeguarding, Aquatic Instructor training, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and more. 
Get the training you need for the job you want.

Fort Campbell Aquatics lifeguarding and water safety students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class and have passed a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking the course.  Once students are enrolled, they'll receive the latest science-based training available from experienced instructors and develop skills they'll use for a lifetime.  Courses are available in a variety of ways and can include: in person or via our blended Simulation Learning experience, which combines online coursework with in-person skills sessions.  In addition to full courses, abbreviated recertification courses are also available for those who hold current lifeguarding certifications.

At Fort Campbell Aquatics - our Water Safety and Lifeguarding courses are designed and taught by industry-leading professionals who can not only help you - help others stay safe in, on and around the water, but can also help you learn the latest safety and rescue techniques as well as how to deliver critical care like CPR, First Aid and AED administration.  Each class will cover a variety of important skills that can help you stay safe and help others enjoy the water safely. 
You can begin and advance your career with our classes!

  • Gardner Indoor Pool
  • CLOSED for Recreational Use
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:00am-6:30am
    Lap Swim
    6:30am-8:00am
    Unit PT
    8:00am-11:00am
    Military Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Tuesday
    5:00am-6:30am
    Lap Swim
    6:30am-8:00am
    Unit PT
    8:00am-11:00am
    Military Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Wednesday
    5:00am-6:30pm
    Lap Swim
    6:30am-8:00am
    Unit PT
    8:00am-11:00am
    Military Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Thursday
    5:00am-6:30am
    Lap Swim
    6:30am-8:00am
    Unit PT
    8:00am-11:00am
    Military Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Friday
    5:00am-6:30am
    Lap Swim
    6:30am-8:00am
    Unit PT
    8:00am-11:00am
    Military Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    DONSAs
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed