The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course consists of lifeguard
training, professional CPR, first aid skills, and preventing disease
transmission. The whole course usually takes 25-33hrs. Course participants
must be at least 15 years old. They must be good swimmers able to swim 300
yards with front crawl and breaststroke and retrieve a block in 7 feet of
water. To successfully complete the course, participants must participants
must attend all sessions, score at least 80% on the written test and pass
the 3 practical life guarding skills scenarios. Upon successful completion
of the course, American Red Cross certificates in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED
and First Aid. Lifeguard
Training and First Aid certificates are valid for 3 years. The CPR
certificate is valid for 1 year. $255 includes all equipment, Lifeguard
Training Text (copyright 2007) and resuscitation mask. The minimum number of participants (6)
must be pre-registered to hold the class.
Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.
Full Course dates for LGT
November -- 2, 9, 16, 23 (All classes/ days must be
attended, 8:30am - 5:30pm w/ 30min lunch)
December -- 27, 28, 29, 30 (All classes/ days must be
attended, 8:30am - 5:30pm w/ 30min lunch)
You must attend all dates. We will have 1 date away from our facility
(TBD) to work on the deep water lifeguard training skills . Students
will be required to provide their own transportation to the site.
Lifeguard Training Recertification Challenge Format: Testing only- no review or
instruction. Must have had previous certification. Be prepared to swim
500yds and complete all in-water and out-of-water scenarios. Written test
must score at least 80%. Cancellation policy: full refund
minus $25.
Fee: $85 Must bring text and pocket mask. Pocket masks are available at
$20 each.
Recertification Dates for challenge and Review classes:
August -- Sun 17 1pm - 4pm
September -- Sun 14 1pm - 4pm
October -- Sun 19 1pm - 4pm
November -- Sun 30 1pm - 4pm