Lifeguard Training (New)

OrganizerJEM - Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, FL FacilitySole Mia Class ID1007-5586 DateSeptember 04 - 05, 2021
8am - 8pm on the first day
Registration deadlineThis class is over Tickets Not available Address

2321 Laguna Cir, North Miami, FL 33181, USADriving directions

Class Details

  • Location: 

    • Sole Mia 2321 Laguna Circle, North Miami, FL 33181
    • The address is the towers of the Lagoon. We are located right next to the towers
  • Dates: September 4th & 5th from 8am-8pm. 
  • Instructors: Ethan Barba and Chris Newland
  • Pre-requisites: 
    • 200 yard swim (non-stop) 
    • 2 minute tread with hands above the water
    • 10lb brick retrieval from the bottom 
  • What to bring:
    • Please be sure to bring the following:
      • Sunblock!
      • Swimsuits (two sets are recommended just in case) 
      • Goggles (optional)
      • Towels
      • Bottled water, sports drinks (try to stay away from energy drinks and caffeine) 
      • Snacks
      • Packed lunch and Dinner 
      • Comfortable Clothes 
      • Sandals
      • Sunblock!!

Please know that we will be outside for a good portion of class! Make sure you stay hydrated and bring food and snacks. Do NOT forget sunblock!

We will have some COVID-19 information for you all to sign before taking the class and we will be practicing social distancing during the class.

For questions, please contact chris.newland@jeffellismanagement.com.  

607-846-8423

Course Description

An international renowned, hands-on lifeguard course that is highly interactive and physically enduring. The course is a comprehensive training program that promotes objective driven and performance based training for individuals wishing to obtain a new ILTP™ certification for shallow water, pool, special facilities, and/or open water, in various water depths ranging from less than 5` feet of water up to any depth and/or open water. Our International Lifeguard Training Programs (ILTP™) are designed and intended to be delivered as part of an integrated curriculum that includes water rescue techniques, First Aid, Health Care Provider CPR, Emergency Oxygen Support, and Automated External Defibrillation as a first responder.  This course requires students to perform each concept taught in the course, through student demonstrations of all skills concepts and skills instructed.  Students will participate in lifeguarding roles throughout the class and are expected to perform lifeguard duties as first responders.  Students will perform on deck and in water simulations, drills and exercises for rescue techniques as an individual and in team scenarios as part of multiple rescuers drills.  The ILTP Lifeguard course materials are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and simplified Chinese languages.  Students that successfully complete the ILTP Lifeguard course obtain an ILTP certificate that is valid for one (1) year. Annual renewal is required. Successful candidates can earn anywhere from 2.2 to 2.6 IACET CEUs depending on the level of certification achieved in the program. 

Preparation Suggestions
  • Read and review the Training Standard before the first scheduled class.
  • Complete the Candidate Review questions in the course materials before the first scheduled class.