The training you will receive will be demanding and will require a commitment of time, energy and effort from you. The rewards will be your mental and physical conditioning as you become a true lifeguard professional.

This course provides participants with up-to-date knowledge and skills needed to be an effective lifeguard at pools and no-surf beaches.
The course is comprehensive, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Community First Aid and AED essentials. No other course is required to start lifeguarding tomorrow. 
There is a swimming skills test the first night of class that participants are required to pass.  The course is pass/fail, no refunds if a student fails to complete the course requirements or fails to attend every class.  Participants must be 15 years old to participate in the class and 16 years old to lifeguard in the state of Wisconsin.
For questions, contact Anne Baranski at a.baranski@prairieathletic.com.

When: Friday, March 30  5-9 p.m.
          Saturday, March 31 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 
          Sunday, April 1 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
          Monday, April 2  8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
          Tuesday, April 3 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.   
              
Where:    Prairie Athletic Club

Who:      Anyone 15 years or older

What to bring each time:
                   Lifeguard Manual (issued on first night)
                       Pens and Pencils
                       Swimsuit
                       Extra towels
                       Sweat pants and sweatshirt
                       Goggles
                       Bag lunch, snacks and drinks
                       Dry clothes to go home in

 

Become a Water Safety Instructor
If you're at least 16 years old and a proficient swimmer, you can become an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.  Learn to teach children and adults safety, survival and swimming skills and teach your community about water safety.  It is fun and you'll develop valuable teaching and leadership skills.  Plan now to learn how to teach water safety, six levels of Learn to Swim, three levels of Preschool aquatics and two levels of Parent and Child aquatics in two weekends.

The course is pass/fail, no refunds if a student fails to complete the course requirements or fails to attend every class.

 Class dates and times:
Wednesday, March 14  4:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 17  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21  4:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 24  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27  4:30-9:30 p.m.

For questions, contact Anne Baranski at a.baranski@prairieathletic.com.

Community CPR/AED
When an emergency strikes, will you be ready to save a life? While you cannot predict when an emergency will occur, you can be prepared. In less time than you think, American Red Cross training can give you the vital knowledge and skills you'll need to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence.

Training will teach you to...

• Care for conscious and unconscious choking victims
• Perform CPR
• Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest

You will also receive a participant's workbook and a laminated skills card that include full-color images and easty-to-read text that will walk you step by step through a variety of lifesaving skills. The skills card will also serve as an excellent refresher and reference tool after training is complete.

No prior certifications are required. Minimum of five people for each class. Indicate at registration if you are currently certifed. For more information, contact Anne Baranski at 608/837-4646 or at a.baranski@prairieathletic.com.

Conference room

Conference room

Conference room

Junior Gym