Lifeguard Training

This American Red Cross certification course trains swimmers to become lifeguards. It covers the skills and knowledge required for effective lifeguarding at swimming pools and at non-surf, open-water beaches. Participants must be at least 15 years old and must be able to pass a swimming test given on the first day of class. Fee includes the cost of books and equipment. For more information on the Lifeguard Training Course please contact: Ed Martig at (847) 467- 1470 or e-martig@northwestern.edu.

Spring Schedule

The spring lifeguarding class is closed.

April 6 - May 11, 2008

Sundays

5:00pm - 10:00pm

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Summer/Fall Schedule

Will Return in Winter 2009

Sundays

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Fee

NU Student:	$199
Member:	$209
NU Affiliate:	$219
Public:	$229

Registration

The lifeguarding course is closed.

Pre-Test

1. Swim 300 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order:

A.	100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front.
B.	100 yards of breaststroke.
C.	100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breaststroke. This 100 yards may be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke.

2. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Certifications Earned Upon Successful Completion

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (valid for 3 years)

American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (valid for 1 year)

American Red Cross First Aid (valid for 3 years)

Class Location

Classes are held on the Evanston campus at the Norris Aquatics Center at 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL. 60208. Click here for directions.

The Norris Aquatics Center features a 25 yard x 50 meter pool which is home to the Northwestern Varsity Swimming and Diving teams. Water temperature is kept at a cool 80 degrees. Water depth ranges from 4 feet to 15 feet.

All non-NU students and gym members will need to bring an access card to every class in order to gain entrance to the facility. If you have not received your access card, please contact the Membership Office at 847.491.4303.