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2010 Downata Hot Springs
Lifeguard & Swim Classes

Lifeguard Course Requirements

JOB APPLICATION

Instructors: Bret: 317 5592 Darlene 317 5591

Lap Swimming & Exercise Class:
 Thursday from 6-9 pm pm.  $5 per class.    Included in course fee if registered to take  the lifeguard course and deposit of $25 is paid. 

Guard Start (ages 12-15) Cost:  $25 month   This course is to prepare individuals to become lifeguards.  Swimming skills and lifeguard skills will be taught. .  Class starts in May and continues throughout the summer. Call for more information on new guard start program.   Pre-requisite:  Must be able to swim 100 yards continually.  At least 50 yards must be with the front crawl before enrolling in class.  High School age may participate in the swim team with Marsh Valley High School.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course:  Course will begin in April  & May.  Red Cross WSI class. (36 hours)   Cost:  $135  Participants who pass will qualify to teach swim lessons this summer at Downata Hot Springs.  Must be at least 16 years old.  Certification valid as long as you teach one lesson in a 2 year period.

Red Cross Lifeguard Course Cost:  $135.  Registration Deadline is March 4th   $25 non- refundable deposit is required at time of registration.     Remaining $100 will be due after the pre-requisite course and is non-refundable after lifeguard course begins.   Must be to the pre-requisite on March 4th at 6 pm.

 *Must be at least age 15 by May 15th, 2010

Swim 300 yards continuously using the following strokes:
100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick
100 breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence
100 yards of using either the front crawl or breaststroke. *Combination of both strokes may be used for last 100 yards.

 Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10- pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.  Participant must hold the 10-pound object with both hands, placing the brick on his or her chest, and must keep his or her face above the water

To register call 208 897 5736 or email us at info@downatahotsprings.com

Downata Hot Springs ▪ P.O. Box 185, 25900 S. Downata Road ▪ Downey, Idaho 83234  ▪
(208) 897-5736

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