Lifeguard Training / Ages 15+

Become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard. First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications included.

EpiPen training is included, as it is now required by many camps. Must be 15 years of age prior to the start of the class and must attend all sessions.

Materials fee not included.

Prerequisites:

• 15 years of age on or before the last date of the course.
• Complete online Blended Learning before the first day of class, link will be emailed to you once you have registered for the class.
• On the first day of class swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Participants may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• On the first day of class swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface-dive 8 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the starting point and exit the water without using a ladder, within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
• On the first day of class tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

Course Length:

The Blended Learning course is 27 hours long based on 12 students. This class includes a 7-hour on-line portion that must be completed prior to the first day of class. Participants must complete all 27 hours to be eligible for certification.