Lifeguard Training

Learn how to save a life and become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard! After successful completion, the American Red Cross will issue certificates in Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid,  Administering Emergency Oxygen and Title 22.  Bring swimsuit, towel, lifeguard book (receive in class), resuscitation mask (receive in class), and lunch each day. 6Required prerequisites must be successfully completed at first class.  This class consists of approximately 6 hours of online learning, which must be completed before the first class meeting.  See receipt for link to online learning.

Attendance is required at all class meetings. No make-ups allowed. Times may vary slightly each day based on class progress, but we will do our best to end class on time. 

Prerequisite swimming skills are as follows:

1. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
   Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swim goggles are allowed)
   Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
   Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both

2. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
   Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
   Submerge to a depth of 7 - 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, holding the object at the surface with both
   hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
   Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Certification Requirements - To receive American Red Cross certification, participants must:

Pass all course prerequisites,
Complete the required online learning in advance of the in-person sessions
Attend all class sessions in their entirety and participate in all class sessions,
Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills,
Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%, and
Pass the three (3) final skill assessments.

Failure to meet the course prerequisites, complete the required online learning, attend all classes in their entirety, participate in course activities, demonstrate proficiency in all skills, failure of the written exam or failure of any of the final skill assessments will result in forfeiture of class fees and certification will not be granted.

Learn how to save a life and become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard! After successful completion, the American Red Cross will issue certificates in Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid,  Administering Emergency Oxygen and Title 22.  Bring swimsuit, towel, lifeguard book (receive in class), resuscitation mask (receive in class), and lunch each day. 6Required prerequisites must be successfully completed at first class.  This class consists of approximately 6 hours of online learning, which must be completed before the first class meeting.  See receipt for link to online learning.

Attendance is required at all class meetings. No make-ups allowed. Times may vary slightly each day based on class progress, but we will do our best to end class on time. 

Prerequisite swimming skills are as follows:

1. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
   Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swim goggles are allowed)
   Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
   Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both

2. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
   Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
   Submerge to a depth of 7 - 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, holding the object at the surface with both
   hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
   Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Certification Requirements - To receive American Red Cross certification, participants must:

Pass all course prerequisites,
Complete the required online learning in advance of the in-person sessions
Attend all class sessions in their entirety and participate in all class sessions,
Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.
Demonstrate proficiency in all skills,
Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%, and
Pass the three (3) final skill assessments.

Failure to meet the course prerequisites, complete the required online learning, attend all classes in their entirety, participate in course activities, demonstrate proficiency in all skills, failure of the written exam or failure of any of the final skill assessments will result in forfeiture of class fees and certification will not be granted.