Certification Class
SPRING 2026 - DATES TBA
Dates and times could be extended or reduced depending on the number of students in the class and weather variables. We will try to be as accommodating as possible if there is a need to adjust class times/dates, but all students must make an effort to be flexible as well.
Participants MUST attend all sessions in order to complete the certification process.
Open Swim
In Class Instruction & In Water Sessions
*Class Dates and Times are tentative, subject to change
PRE-COURSE SKILL TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest
- Timed brick event
- Participants must pass the Pre-course Skill Test to advance to the classroom portion of the class
CERTIFICATION CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Successfully complete Pre-course Skill Test
- Practical skill scenarios for CPR, passive extraction, active drowning, and other essential proficiencies
- Pass written exams on CPR, AED, Administration of First Aid and Lifeguarding Skills with at least 80%
- 100% course attendance is mandatory
Must be 15 years old to be eligible for a position at the Dexter Aquatic Center
Positions available for the current season
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