Programs

Note:

Saturdays
Apr 27 - May 18
8:00am - 4:00pm
FDL-SD Aquatic Center


Lifeguard Training Pre-requisite Skills Test (to be completed prior to beginning of class):

Skill Test 1:
• Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using crawl, breast stroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both

Skill Test 2: Complete within 1 minute, 40 seconds
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The 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 7 - 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, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

If you would like to practice prior to being tested, please call the Aquatic Center at (920) 929-3536 and check for
available open swim hours and let them know you are coming in to practice prior to testing.