The lifeguarding course will not be run this summer. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 
Lifeguarding Course

To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation by doing the following:

• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your 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 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

To successfully complete the course, you must attend the entire course, participate in all skill sessions/ drills, activities and scenarios, demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios, and pass the final written exams with a minimum grade of 80 percent.
The course will be a blended learning course. About 7 hours of video will be required before the in class sessions and then 20 hours of in class participation is required. All online content needs to be completed prior to the first in class day.

• The course costs $150 per student. This fee will be reimbursed the next summer if you are hired as a lifeguard with us. The course fee will not be refunded if the student does not pass the course.
• The course will be capped at 10 students with a minimum of 4 students needed to run the course. Preference of sign up order will be given to Omro School District Students.

Stop by the pool to fill out the form and pay!