Due to a generous donation the White Bear Area Y is able to offer lifeguard training at no cost to you.

Must be located in the Twin Cities – MN - USA to register for pre-assessment.

Review the prerequisites below and sign up today for your pre-assessment.

Lifeguard Course Prerequisites

• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Face should be submerged for a majority of the swim, only coming up for air in a rhythmic breathing pattern. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Arms should be crossed so that each hand is placed in the opposite armpit.
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The 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 the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

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