Rec center to present three-day lifeguard course
The Sanibel Recreation Center will hold an American Red Cross Lifeguard Course.
The classes will take place on Nov. 16 from 3 to 8 p.m., Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Upon completion of the three-day course, participants will be certified in lifeguarding and first aid, as well as adult and pediatric CPR/AED for the professional rescuer.
The American Red Cross now offers course manuals online. Course material will not be provided; participants must print a copy of the manual or download it prior to the class beginning. For step-by-step instructions for downloading and printing the course manuals, contact the recreation center.
Cost is $210 for members and $275 for non-members.
Class size is limited; participants must be at least 15 to register and attend.
For swimming ability prerequisites, contact the center.
For more information, contact Aquatics Manager Tasha Maddix at Tasha.maddix@mysanibel.com.