Purpose:

This is not a lifeguard training course.  This course provides leaders with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities. It expands the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training. Persons completing the training should be better able to assess their preparation to supervise unit swimming events. The BSA recommends that at least one person with this training is present to assist with supervision whenever a unit swims at a location that does not provide lifeguards. This training is open to any registered adult leader and is valid for three years.

Required Paperwork – Needed Upon Arrival

• BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A, B1, and B2.
• Show evidence of current training in the BSA Safe Swim Defense. 
  • Go to my.scouting.org to complete this.

Pre-requisites:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Required Skills Check:

• Must complete the following upon arrival of the first day.
  • Complete the BSA Swim Check.
  • Recover a 10-pound weight from 8 feet of water.

Need to bring the following:

Appropriate Swimsuit
2 Towels
Sunscreen
Water Bottle
Mask Snorkel and Fins
Flip Flops/ Sandals
Chair
Lunch