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Guard Start:
Lifeguarding Tomorrow

If your between the age of 11 and 14, then this is the course for you.
 

What you will be certified in  

This American Red Cross Program is available to youths ages 11 - 14 years old who have the desire to learn about the responsibilities and duties of a lifeguard. Guard Start is NOT a lifeguard training class. This class is designed to teach students basic rescue skills, first aid, CPR, and water safety. Upon completion students will have certifications in Community CPR, Community First Aid, and Basic Water Rescue.
 

GuardStart Introduces You to These 5 Essential Lifeguarding Skills:

1. Prevention of aquatic accidents

2. Fitness and swimming skills

3. Response in an emergency

4. Leadership skills

5. Professionalism of a lifeguard

 

Class Schedule

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TBA TBA TBA

Class Location

Santa Monica Swim Center
2225 16th Street
Santa Monica CA, 90405
 

Registration

Cost: $80 for residents and $110 for non-residents
Walk-in, fax-in registration or
RecEnroll.

Registration will be on a first come first served basis.

Questions

Call (310) 458-8700

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