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Bearfoot Employees must hold a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Bearfoot offers training sessions for all applicants who need a new certification or a review. Training locations will not determine job placement, meaning, applicants can attend any location that works best for their schedule. If necessary, applicants may reschedule their training at any time. Certification Courses are only available for Future Bearfoot employees. Those only seeking a certification and not employment will not be accepted into the course.

All training dates listed are for Shallow Water Certification. Deep Water Certification days will be available to sign up for after completing Shallow Water. Deep Water courses will be an additional day of training and must be taken within 30 days of completing the Shallow Water course.

Options:
• New Certification - Need Lifeguard Certification
• Recertification - Lifeguard Certification expired or expiring soon before September 2022.
• Test-Out/Review - Holds a valid Certification and expires after September 2022.

Bearfoot provides the required Lifeguard Shirts, Whistle, Fanny Pack, Lifeguard Manual and Breathing Mask to all employees. Swim Suits must be purchased by employee. Bearfoot may have available suits to purchase in 2022. Please list your size to help us determine sizes to order.

• Participants must be at least 15 years old on the last day of class
• Participants must complete the American Red Cross 8 Hour Online Blended Learning Course prior to the first class date (new certification and recertification only)
• Participants must swim 300 yards continuously, without stopping - using the front crawl or breaststroke only
• Participants must tread water for 2 minutes, using legs only - participants may not use their arms and their face must remain above the water at all times
• Timed Drill (1 minute, 40 sec): Participants must swim 20 yards, dive down and retrieve a 10 pound weight from 7 feet deep, then swim back another 20 yards with the 10 pound weight in their hands using their legs only, Participants must keep two hands on the weight and their face at or near the surface at all times. Once the participants reaches the pool wall they must place the weight on the pool deck and climb out of the pool with no assistance.
• Lifeguard Recertification participants must hold the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED
• Participants must attend all scheduled dates and times, demonstrate proficient skills and pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.
• Bearfoot allows Participants to retake the course upon failure. Bearfoot does not charge an additional course fees for retaking the certification course.

Bearfoot Companies, LLC is fully committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic disposition, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We offer reasonable accommodation during the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. To request accommodation, please email [email protected]