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Lifeguard Certification Courses
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Includes:
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CPR - for the professional rescuer.
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​Lifeguard Certification
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AED Certification
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Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer
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Each potential Lifeguard must pass a prerequisite swim test. For more information please contact cast@abingdon-va.gov.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Classes - 2023
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Minimum Age limit 15 years’ old
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Cost $225.00 including Lifeguard Training, CPR for Pro Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillation, First Aid, Preventing Disease Transmission all books and materials. Appropriate swim attire and towel required at each class meeting.
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Prerequisite Test: *schedule an appointment by contacting Carri Bradshaw at cast@abingdon-va.gov.
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300 Yards Continuous Swim (12 lengths of indoor pool)
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Brick Retrieval (Swim to deep end retrieve 10-pound brick, swim back, and exit pool with brick in less than 1min 40sec)
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2 min tread.
Upcoming Lifeguard Certification Classes
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Lifeguard Training April 29-30 – Blended Learning - Limit 10
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The prerequisite test must be completed by Wednesday, April 19by 5 pm.
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Saturday, April 29th, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm – In Class
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Sunday, April 30th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – In Class
Lifeguard Training –May 20-21– Blended Learning - Limit 10
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The prerequisite test must be completed by Thursday, May 10thby 5 pm.
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Saturday, May 20th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm – In Class
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Sunday, May 21st, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – In Class
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Lifeguard Training –May 23-24– Blended Learning - Limit 10
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The prerequisite test must be completed by Thursday, May 10thby 5 pm.
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Tuesday, May 23th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm – In Class
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Wednesday, May 24st, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – In Class
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*Sign-ups are open now for the classes listed above. Spots are not held without payment. On-Line registration is available at coomescenter.com Questions please email Carri Bradshaw at cast@abingdon-va.gov.
About The Rec
Location
300 Stanley Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*Member Only Hours
Monday - Friday
6 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Outdoor Pool Hours
Monday - Friday
12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Contact
(276) 623-5279
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