Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Training & CPR Certification

Prerequisites

1. Minimum age of 15.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously.
3. Start in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breast stroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 lb. object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the point with the object and exit the pool without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute and 40 seconds.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the value of behaving in a professional manner.
2. Learn how to identify behaviors of a swimmer, distressed swimmer and an active or passive drowning victim.
3. Understand the components of an emergency action plan and how to activate it.
4. Understand the general procedures for an emergency in the water or on land.
5. Demonstrate how to perform equipment-based rescues.
6. Learn how to provide first aid and how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.
7. Learn how to recognize and care for possible head, neck or back injuries.

Length of Course

• 31 Hours and 15 minutes for full lifeguard training. (Including the pre-course session)
• 18 Hours for lifeguard re-certification.

Sign-Up

• Child must pre-register, (Members and Non-Members) one week in advance, in order to organize times, instructors and class sizes.
• Complete registration form on website.
• Must pay in full by cash or check on first day of classes.
• Download: Lifeguard Training Application

Class Structure and Frequency

Lifeguard Certification

June 5 & June 6 (2 Days ) From 9a.m. – 6p.m.
June 12 & June 13 (2 Days ) From 9a.m. – 6p.m.

CPR/AED Certification

June 8 From 8p.m. – 10p.m.

Lifeguard Challenge (Re-certification)

June 10 From 8p.m. – 11p.m.

Fee’s and Charges

• Lifeguard Certification & CPR/AED – $300
• CPR/AED Certification – $60
• Lifeguard Challenge (Re-Certification) – $160
• Payment by cash or check due in full on Monday.

Instructor

• A currently authorized American Red Cross Lifeguarding instructor who has met state qualifications where required.

Certification Requirements

1. Attend all classes
2. Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
3. Demonstrate competency in the three final skill scenarios.
4. Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the three sections of the final written exam.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period

• Lifeguard/First Aid: Valid for 3 years
• CPR / AED for Lifeguards: Valid for 1 Year

Red Cross Certification Cards will be issued to all who successfully complete the course.

Download: Lifeguard Training Application