Pre-requisites - MUST BE 15 years old and MUST swim 300 yards continuously, 100 yards of front crawl with rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick; 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence, 100 yards of front crawl or breaststroke or a combination of both; as well as a 40 yard timed swim and retrieval of a 10 pound object. Then he or she must tread water for two minutes keeping your hands under your arms. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified in Lifeguard Training, First Aid & C.P.R./A.E.D. for the professional rescuer.