Carver Center Lifeguard Training Course
Session 1: June 1, 2, 3 – 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Session 2: June 8, 9, 10 – 3:30pm – 7:30pm
$300 FULL COURSE
For more information, contact Grace Quinton, Aquatics Director at
914-305-6010 or see the attached flyer.
Carver Center Spring 2021 Lifeguard Training
Carver Center Spring Swim Team Clinic
8-week package beginning May 1st – June 19th | Ages 13 and up
Saturdays: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesdays: 7:45pm – 8:45pm
1x a week: $215.00
2x a week: $400.00
Maximum 12 students per class
This program focuses on drills to enhance prhttps://carvercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Swim-Team-Clinic-Flyer-Spring-2021.pdfoper technique and to prevent injuries, endurance training, starts and turns. We practice for faster finishes, pacing, training for specific strokes and events. Participants are introduce to multiple types of trainings in the water and out. Dry-land training may consist of stretching and proper positioning.
Our Swim Team Clinic is for upper level swimmers who can swim laps, want to perfect their stroke, and train to be on a swim team or stay in shape for swim team season.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lifeguard & CPR Classes – PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR PROGRAMMING.
The Carver Center provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Learn the latest safety and rescue techniques from experienced instructors, and develop skills to use for a lifetime. As a student, you will develop skills that will not only help you stay safe and help others enjoy the water safely, but also help you begin, or advance, your career.
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years; Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguard Training Course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. The Lifeguard manual is provided at the completion of the course.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Swim 300 yards continuously; tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards; surface dive 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; exit the water without using steps of ladder.
*Must score 80 or above on written tests for CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguard Skills.
Questions about our Lifeguard Training Courses, the Lifeguard Work Opportunity and our next CPR Training class? Please contact Grace Quinton 914-305-6010 / gquinton@carvercenter.org for details.