Learn the skills and knowledge required to become an American Red Cross lifeguard, including how to recognize, prevent and respond quickly to aquatic emergencies. Learn CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid. This course incorporates in-person, in-water, and online components.

The Lifeguard Blended Learning courses in-person and 6 hours of blended learning online content that must be done prior to class.  All participants require a copy of the Lifeguarding Manual during the course which will be handed out on Day 1

PRE-COURSE SWIM TEST-must be done prior to first class

• You must be at least 15 years of age for Lifeguarding before the last day of the training class to participate.
• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
  1. Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
  2. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs, no arms
  3. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
• Brick Test – Complete in 1 minute, 40 seconds- Swim 20 yards, surface dive to 7ft, retrieve a 10-pound brick at the bottom of the pool, return to the surface, swim on the back holding a brick to starting position, and exit the water.( Swim goggles not allowed)

Must bring a copy of ID/Birth Certificate.