Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with this American Red Cross lifeguard training. 

This course is designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. With this lifeguard training, you will learn how quick response times and effective preparation are vital to being a lifeguard while also understanding the crucial elements in helping to prevent drownings and injuries.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

 *Participants must be present for all classes.  

 

Prerequisites​

Participants must pass a pre-course swimming skills test that will be held on the first day of the course. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the last class.

Must be able to:

• 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.

Lifeguarding Manual June 2017

Blended Learning Course

Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Please plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLarning exam, by May 14th. Most participants complete the eLearning portion of the course in approximately 7 hours.

​Information regarding eLearning will be distributed during the Precourse Skills Session held Friday, May 1st.

​*The class is limited to 10 participants.

NOTIFICATION FOR PARTICIPANTS TO COMPLETE ELEARNING CONTENT
LIFEGUARDING BLENDED LEARNING 

LETTER TO LIFEGUARD BLENDED LEARNING COURSE PARTICIPANTS 

Review Course​

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Review Class is an abbreviated Lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, which is valid for two years.
​This course is only offered to those with a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.  Participants must present a copy of their current certification at the beginning of the course.

*The class is limited to 10 participants.

LETTER TO LIFEGUARD REVIEW COURSE PARTICIPANTS