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Lifeguard Training (Age 15+)
Course Overview:
This American Red Cross course trains participants to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide professional care for breathing, cardiac, and first aid emergencies until EMS arrives.
Prerequisites:
  • Must be 15 years old by the final class date.
  • Pass two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
    1. Swim-tread-swim without rest:
      • 150-yard swim (front crawl/breaststroke), 2-minute tread (legs only), 50-yard swim. Goggles allowed.
    2. Timed event (1 min 40 sec max):
      • 20-yard swim, retrieve 10-lb object from 7–10 ft depth, return on back holding object, exit without ladder. Goggles not allowed.
Certification Requirements:
  • Complete all online and in-person components.
  • Participate fully and demonstrate skill proficiency.
  • Pass written exam (min. 80%) and three final assessments:
    • Timed rescue scenario with CPR.
    • Lifeguard station rotation and surveillance.
    • Team response with CPR, AED, and BVM use.
Certification:
Upon completion, participants earn a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water), CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid.

To renew, lifeguards must complete a recertification course before expiration. A 30-day grace period may apply but does not extend certification.

Blended Learning
  • Course Length: Minimum of 28 hours
  • Two weeks prior to first class, participants will receive a link to online learning.
  • The online session for the Lifeguarding course has 16 modules and takes approximately 6 hours to complete all modules of the online session. Each individual module takes approximately 15 – 30 minutes to complete.
  • All online learning must be completed prior to the first class to participate.
  • Classes will be conducted in the pool, pool deck and conference room. Course material will be delivery through lecture, video, discussion and hands-on skills in and out of the water.
  • Please Be Aware: This course will be a quick moving class with limited practice time. Please review your course material and practice your in water skills outside of class time. Please come prepared to class and ask questions.
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November ARC Blended Learning Lifeguard Training 
15y and up N/A SuFSa  11/21/2025 - 11/23/2025
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Indoor Pool - Conference Room 		$350.00 Res, $400.00 Non-Res
Includes digital lifeguard manual, resuscitation mask and certification fees.

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