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Recreation Services Aquatics

Lifeguard Training

Broomfield Community Center (BCC)

280 Lamar Street 303-464-5500

Paul Derda Recreation Center (PDRC)

13201 Lowell Blvd 303-460-6900


NEW! American Red Cross Pre-Lifeguard Training
This class will help you successfully pass the pre-requisites to take the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. During the class you work on the following skills: swim 300 yards continuously, swim 20 yards, surface dive to 10 ft, retrieve a 10 lb brick, swim 20 yards with the brick, and exit water within 1 min, 40 seconds. First Aid and CPR skills will be discussed. Successful completion of this class: Fee will be applied to any of our Lifeguard training classes. Age: 15 years and over

43603 $10/$13 Saturday 1 - 3 p.m. June 4 BCC
43604 $10/13 Saturday 1 - 3 p.m. July 2 BCC

 

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Participants learn the duties and responsibilities of becoming a professional lifeguard. Participants are certified in First Aid, CPR-PR/AED, and Lifeguard Training. This class follows the guidelines established by the American Red Cross. To enroll in this class you must be 15 years of age by the last class date. Participants must attend all sessions. There are no exceptions. During the first class you must pass the following skills in order to continue the rest of the course: swim 300 yards continuously, swim 20 yards, surface dive to 10 ft, retrieve a 10 lb brick, swim 20 yards with the brick, and exit water within 1 min, 40 seconds.
For ages 15 years and over.

41264 $150/$170 Tuesday Thursday 6 - 9 p.m.         March 29 - April 21 BCC
Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 9 BCC
41261 $150/$170 Saturday  9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. April 2 - April 30 BCC
41265 $150/$170 Tuesday Thursday 6 - 9 p.m. April 26 - May 19 BCC
Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 7 BCC
42568 $140/$146 Tuesday Thursday 6 - 9 p.m. June 21 - July 14 BCC
Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 25 BCC
42569 $140/$146 Tuesday Thursday    6 - 9 p.m.  July 19 - August 11 BCC
Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 30 BCC
42570 $140/$146 Saturday  8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 18 - July 23 BCC

 

CPR, First Aid, and AED Class

This American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR-PR course teaches individuals, how to respond to injuries and sudden illnesses. Emergency action principles, combining adult, child and infant CPR and other lifesaving techniques, with traditional first aid information and skills are taught. Please bring a sack lunch/dinner to all day classes. For ages 13 years and over.

41394 $75/$85 Monday Wednesday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. April 4 & 6 PDRC
41306 $75/$85 Tuesday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. April 12 & 19 PDRC
41292 $75/$85 Tuesday Thursday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. May 3 & 5 PDRC
41294 $75/$85 Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 23 PDRC
41293 $75/$85 Wednesday 4:30- 9:30 p.m. May 11 & 18  PDRC
41295 $75/$85 Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 21 PDRC
42539 $75/$85 Tuesday Thursday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. May 10 & 12 PDRC
42532 $75/$85 Monday Wednesday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. June 6 & 8 PDRC
42534 $75/$85 Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 4 PDRC
42537 $75/$85 Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 25 PDRC
42536 $75/$85 Monday Wednesday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. July 11 & 1 PDRC
42538 $75/$85 Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 23 PDRC
42541 $75/$85 Monday Wednesday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. August 1 & 3 PDRC
42542 $75/$85 Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. August 6 PDRC

Red Cross Re-Certification Classes
These classes are for individuals who possess the skills and knowledge necessary to meet all the requirements set forth by the American Red Cross and need to renew their certifications. Participants must produce a copy of their current or expired certification at the beginning of the course. If it has been more than one year since your certification has expired, you must sign up for a full course. Participants must bring their own pocket masks. If you do not have a pocket mask, we have them available for purchase for $12. Class size must meet a minimum of 3 participants enrolled or it may be cancelled. If you need a class but do not see a date that works for you, call Andy at 303-460-6948.
CPR & AED, First Aid Re-Certification
There is a short review. There are no skills taught—skill testing only. Participants must successfully complete all skill requirements without assistance as well as pass a written test on the first attempt. Age: 16 years and over
41203 $30/$41 Wednesday 5 - 9 p.m. April 6, 2011 PDRC
41204 $30/$40 Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. April 16, 2011 PDRC
41207 $30/$40 Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. May 14, 2011 PDRC
41206 $30/$40 Thursday 5 - 9 p.m. May 19, 2011 PDRC
41205 $30/$40 Monday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 23, 2011 PDRC
41207 $30/$40 Saturday 1–5 p.m. May 14, 2011 PDRC
41206 $30/$40 Thursday 5–9 p.m. May 19, 2011 PDRC
41205 $30/$36 Monday 8–12 p.m. May 23, 2011 PDRC
42524 $30/$36 Tuesday 5–9 p.m. May 31, 2011 PDRC
42519 $30/$36 Thursday 1–5 p.m. June 9, 2011 PDRC
42521 $30/$36 Thursday 9–1 p.m. June 16, 2011 PDRC
42523 $30/$36 Wednesday 5–9 p.m. June 22, 2011 PDRC
42522 $30/$36 Wednesday 5–9 p.m. July 6, 2011 PDRC
42518 $30/$36 Tuesday 5–9 p.m. July 19, 2011 PDRC
42525 $30/$36 Monday 8–12 p.m. August 8, 2011 PDRC
42526 $30/$36 Thursday 5–9 p.m.  August 11, 2011 PDRC
Lifeguard Training Re-Certification
This class includes CPR/AED, First Aid, or Lifeguard Training. Participants must successfully complete all skill requirements without assistance as well as pass a written test on the first attempt. If you need a class but do not see a date that works for you, email Andy at alarington@broomfield.org. Age: 16 years and over
41365 $30/$40 Tuesday 1 - 5 p.m. April 12, 2011 BCC
41366 $30/$40 Wednesday 5 - 9 p.m. April 20, 2011 BCC
41367 $30/$40 Tuesday 5 - 9 p.m. May 10, 2011 BCC
41368 $30/$40 Thursday 5 - 9 p.m. May 12, 2011 BCC
41377 $30/$40 Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 14, 2011 BCC
41378 $30/$40 Wednesday 5 - 9 p.m. May 18, 2011 BCC
41379 $30/$40 Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 20, 2011 BCC
41368 $30/$40 Thursday 5-9pm May 12, 2011 BCC
41377 $30/$40 Saturday 8–12 p.m. May 14, 2011 BCC
41378 $30/$40 Wednesday 5–9 p.m. May 18, 2011 BCC
41379 $30/$40 Friday 8–12 p.m. May 20, 2011 BCC
43058 $30/$40 Thursday 8–12 p.m. June 2, 2011 BCC