Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard Training is an Outdoors Program/Recreational Athletics course taught by Glenna Alderson.

Course Description
This course will prepare and qualify students to become Red Cross certified lifeguards. Bearers of this card are eligible to obtain work at pools nationwide. Hampshire students successfully completing this course will be eligible for employment at the Robert Crown Center pool. To complete this course, students must practice and be tested on water entries and carries, swimming rescues, stroke work, and spinal management. Standard First Aid and Professional CPR will be included in the class format. Materials fee: $100.00. An additional lab fee will be charged for non-Five College participants. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.