Lifeguard Certification - Training Course - American Red Cross

Provides a comprehensive professional aquatic training course for American Red Cross certification in lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED procedure. No prior experience is required; however participants must pass an onsite prerequisite skills assessment. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years.

Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point exit the water without using steps or a ladder.