ADVANCED TRAINING

Lifeguard Training at King County Pools
The purpose of the American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries.

Basic prerequisites for ARC Lifeguard Training are:

• 15 years of age before the last scheduled day of class
• Swim non-stop for 300 yards using 100 yards of crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke, and 100 yards of either crawl or breaststroke
• Swim 20 yards using crawl or breaststroke, surface dive and retrieve 10-pound object from 10 feet of water, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with object and exit water within 1:40
• King County Pools offer the Northwest Lifeguard Preparation Course (NW Prep or Prep) along with ARC Lifeguard Training. This course prepares prospective lifeguard candidates for employment with King County Parks.

Water Safety Instructor Training (WSI) at Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
The purpose of the ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course is to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety courses.

*Currently there are no classes being offered.*

Basic prerequisites for WSI are:

• 16 years of age before the scheduled end of the class
• Possession of ARC Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) card issued within one year or ARC Instructor
• Authorization (Seattle Red Cross has regularly scheduled classes.)
• Successful completion of pre-course written and water skills tests. These tests can be explained when you call the pool to register.

Other Advanced Training Courses at King County Pools
The following courses are offered periodically at King County Parks' pools. Call a pool near you to let them know of your interest!

• Northwest Lifeguard (Prep Course)
• ARC Automated External Defibrillator Course
• ARC CPR For the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)
• ARC Community Water Safety
• ARC First Aid
• ARC Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)
• ARC Guard Start (for 13 and 14 year olds)
• ARC Oxygen Administration
• ARC Preventing Disease Transmission
• ARC Water Safety Instructor Aide (WSA)