Lifeguard Training (Age 15+)
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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:
- Swim-tread-swim without rest:
- 150-yard swim (front crawl/breaststroke), 2-minute tread (legs only), 50-yard swim. Goggles allowed.
- 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 - Lifeguard Training
- Course Length: Minimum of 28 hours
- Participants will receive access to online learning two weeks before the first class. The online portion includes 16 modules and takes approximately 6 hours to complete (each module is 15–30 minutes).
- All online learning must be completed before the first in-person class to participate.
- Class Format: Training takes place in the pool, on the pool deck, and in a conference room. Instruction includes lecture, video, discussion, and hands-on skill practice both in and out of the water.
- Important Note: This is a fast-paced course with limited practice time. Participants are expected to review course materials, practice in-water skills outside of class, come prepared, and ask questions.
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Recertification
• Eligibility: You must hold a current lifeguard certification that remains valid through June 14, 2026.
• Registration Requirements: Must submit A copy of your certification during registration.
• Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026. No Late registration will be accepted.
•Blended Learning Access: Links will be sent out on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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In-Person - Lifeguard Training
- Course Length: Minimum of 28 hours
- Class Format: Training takes place in the pool, on the pool deck, and in a conference room. Instruction includes lecture, video, discussion, and hands-on skill practice both in and out of the water.
- Important Note: This is a fast-paced course with limited practice time. Participants are expected to review course materials, practice in-water skills outside of class, come prepared, and ask questions.
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