American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Courses

1 American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Courses SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center 933 W. Parish Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 337-721-3040 Mardi Gras Weekend February 13-17 Friday 4-8 pm, Saturday 8 am-2 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm, Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-6 pm Registration January 28 - February 10 February/March Weekends Only February 21, 22, 28 and March 1 Saturdays 10 am 6 pm / Sundays 1 - 5 pm Registration January 28 - February 17 March Weekdays Only Monday through Thursday, March 9-11 & 16-18 / 4 8 pm Registration February 2 March 3 Spring Break April 6 through 10 / 2-8 pm Registration February 2 - March 31 Spring Break Shallow Water April 6 through 10 / 10 am- 3:30 pm Registration February 2 - March 31 The course Information Sheet And Registration Form Are Available In The SPAR Lobby And/Or Can Be Downloaded From The SPAR Website: A minimum of six students are required to run a class.

2 Yes, SPAR Will Be Hiring New Lifeguards For The 2015 Summer Season ! U:\ARC\2015 Lifeguarding Flyer Mardi American Red Cross Lifeguarding / Mardi Gras Weekend February 13-17, 2015 course Information Friday the 13th ! 4:00-8:00 pm Water Test, Being A Lifeguard Saturday, 14th 8:00 am-2:00 pm Rescue Skills, Pathogens & First Aid Sunday, 15th 1:00-5:00 pm Breathing Emergencies & CPR Monday, 16th 2:00-8:00 pm Head, Neck, and Back Injuries & Review Tuesday, 17th 2:00-6:00 pm Written Test & Final Skill Scenario Total Hours: 24 Location: SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center, 933 W.

3 Parish Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 Registration Deadline: 7:30 pm, Tuesday, February 10 Minimum Age 15 years old by February 17 course Fee $ (includes all course materials) Payment Full payment is due at the time of registration. Cash, credit card (Visa, Discover, MC, AX), or check (made payable to SPAR) Place of Registration Register in person at SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center, 933 W. Parish Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 Pre- course Water Test Friday, February 13 @ 4:00 PM . Students must (a) complete a 300 yard continuous swim using the front crawl and/or breaststroke; (b) tread water for two minutes using only the legs; and (c) complete the following sequence in less than 1 minute, 40 seconds: 20 yard approach, surface dive to 10 , retrieve a 10 lb.

4 Brick from the bottom, return 20 yards on the back holding the brick with both hands, and then exit the pool without the use of a ladder. course Materials Text books will be distributed following the Water Test on February 13. Cancellation Deadline and Fees Cancellations must be made in person, and in writing, at SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center by Tuesday, February 10 in order to receive a full refund, less a $ cancellation fee. Cancellations after February 10 are not eligible for a refund nor are the fees transferable to future programs/classes. Refund checks will be mailed within 5-7 business days.

5 Late cancellations could deprive others the opportunity to participate and could potentially jeopardize the course itself ! Note: An individual that fails the Pre- course Water Test will receive a full refund. U:\ARC\2015 Lifeguarding Flyer American Red Cross Lifeguarding / Weekends February 21, 22, 28 & March 1, 2015 course Information Saturday, 21st 10:00 am-6:00 pm Water Test, Being A Lifeguard, Rescue Skills, Pathogens & First Aid Sunday, 22nd 1:00-5:00 pm Breathing Emergencies & CPR Saturday, 28th 10:00 am 6:00 pm Rescue Skills, Head, Neck, and Back Injuries & Review Sunday, 1st 1:00 5:00 pm Written Test & Final Skill Scenario Total Hours: 24 Location: SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center, 933 W.

6 Parish Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 Registration Deadline: 5:30 pm, Tuesday, February 17 Minimum Age 15 years old by March 1 course Fee $ (includes all course materials) Payment Full payment is due at the time of registration. Cash, credit card (Visa, Discover, MC, AX), or check (made payable to SPAR) Place of Registration Register in person at SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center, 933 W. Parish Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 Pre- course Water Test Saturday, February 21 @ 10 AM . Students must (a) complete a 300 yard continuous swim using the front crawl and/or breaststroke; (b) tread water for two minutes using only the legs; and (c) complete the following sequence in less than 1 minute, 40 seconds: 20 yard approach, surface dive to 10 , retrieve a 10 lb.

7 Brick from the bottom, return 20 yards on the back holding the brick with both hands, and then exit the pool without the use of a ladder. course Materials Text books will be distributed following the Water Test on February 21. Cancellation Deadline and Fees Cancellations must be made in person, and in writing, at SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center by Tuesday, February 17 in order to receive a full refund, less a $ cancellation fee. Cancellations after February 17 are not eligible for a refund nor are the fees transferable to future programs/classes. Refund checks will be mailed within 5-7 business days.

8 Late cancellations could deprive others the opportunity to participate and could potentially jeopardize the course itself ! Note: An individual that fails the Pre- course Water Test will receive a full refund. U:\ARC\2015 Lifeguarding Flyer American Red Cross Lifeguarding / Weekdays March 9-11 & 16-18, 2015 course Information Monday, 9th 4:00-8:00 PM Water Test, Being A Lifeguard Tuesday, 10th 4:00-8:00 PM Rescue Skills Wednesday, 11th 4:00-8:00 PM Pathogens & First Aid Monday, 16th 4:00-8:00 PM Breathing Emergencies & CPR Tuesday, 17th 4:00-8:00 PM Head, Neck, and Back Injuries Wednesday, 18th 4:00-8:00 PM Written Test & Final Skill Scenario Total Hours: 24 Location: SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center, 933 W.

9 Parish Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 Registration Deadline: 7:30 pm, Tuesday, March 3 Minimum Age 15 years old by March 18 course Fee $ (includes all course materials) Payment Full payment is due at the time of registration. Cash, credit card (Visa, Discover, MC, AX), or check (made payable to SPAR) Place of Registration Register in person at SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center, 933 W. Parish Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 Pre- course Water Test Monday, March 9 @ 4:00 PM . Students must (a) complete a 300 yard continuous swim using the front crawl and/or breaststroke; (b) tread water for two minutes using only the legs; and (c) complete the following sequence in less than 1 minute, 40 seconds: 20 yard approach, surface dive to 10 , retrieve a 10 lb.

10 Brick from the bottom, return 20 yards on the back holding the brick with both hands, and then exit the pool without the use of a ladder. course Materials Text books will be distributed following the Water Test on March 9. Cancellation Deadline and Fees Cancellations must be made in person, and in writing, at SPAR Recreation & Aquatic Center by Tuesday, March 3 in order to receive a full refund, less a $ cancellation fee. Cancellations after March 3 are not eligible for a refund nor are the fees transferable to future programs/classes. Refund checks will be mailed within 5-7 business days.