Brushy Creek is proud to be an authorized
provider of American Red Cross programs.
Lifeguarding
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries.
On completion of the course Particpants will each recieve two American Red Cross Universal Certificates-one indicating Lifegfuarding/First Aid, which is valid for 3 years, and another indicating CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, which is valid for 1 year.
Course prerequisites:
To be eligible for the Lifeguarding course, the participant must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course. Participants are also required to successfully complete a skills test on the first day to be able to complete the course.
Course dates: Next course will start Friday March 26th
To register call 255 7871 or sign up for free online registration
For course questions or more information contact the Aquatics Dept. on 255 7871 x212 or e:mail Simon Molyneux s.molyneux@bcmud.org
Guardstart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow
Get a jump start on securing a future job as a lifeguard by completing the Red Cross GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow programs! Learn what it takes to be a great lifeguard. The experience you gain through Guardstart will help you get ready to take Lifeguard Training. The course focuses on five key areas: Prevention of aquatic accidents, Fitness and swimming skills, Response in an emergency, Leadership skills, Professionalism.
Course prerequisites:
Before entering Guardstart, participants must be able to demonstrate the following skills -
- Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
- Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.
- Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.
Course dates: Next course will start Saturday April 3rd
Download course information
To register call 255 7871 or sign up for free online registration
For course questions or more information contact the Aquatics Dept. on 255 7871 x212 or e:mail Simon Molyneux s.molyneux@bcmud.org
Safety Training for Swim Coaches
In conjunction with USA Swimming the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course educates participants in the areas of responsible coaching, safety awareness in competitive swimming, emergency planning and response, common injuries, medical conditions and dealing with life threatening or hazardous situations in and around the water. Every Swim coach should have this. Successful participants will recieve a 3 year certification.
Course prerequisites: Participants must be comforatble in chest-deep water.
Course dates: Next course will start Saturday April 3rd
Download course information
To register call 255 7871 or sign up for free online registration
For course questions or more information contact the Aquatics Dept. on 255 7871 x212 or e:mail Simon Molyneux s.molyneux@bcmud.org