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 Laurie Kessler at 608/837-4646 or at laurie.kessler@prairieathletic.com.

When: Oct. 27, 5-10 p.m.
             Oct. 28-31, 8-4 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

Register:  Online, by phone (608/837-4646), or in person at PAC.

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.

For more information, contact Laurie Kessler at 827-4646 x.114 or laurie.kessler@prairieathletic.com.

September 10-12, 17-19
PLEASE NOTE: FRIDAYS CLASS MEETS 5-10 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS CLASS MEETS 8:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.

• 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 Laurie Kessler at 608/837-4646 or at laurie.kessler@prairieathletic.com.