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 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. $275 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.
Please note you must be able to swim 300 yds.
non-stop using only front crawl (freestyle) and breaststroke. If you
cannot do these strokes very well and efficiently, please take swimming
lessons before the lifeguard training class. You will not be able to
continue in the class if you fail the swim test on the first day. Refund
minus $25 if you fail the swim test.
Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.
Full Course dates for LGT
August
LGT Full Course* Sundays 1, 8,
15, 22, 29 9am – 5:30pm (30 min lunch break)
November
LGT Full Course* Sundays
7,14,21,28 8:30am – 5:30pm (30 min lunch break)
December
LGT Full Course* 27,28,29,30* and 31,
Noon – 4pm (30 min lunch break)
* All classes will
contain one day of training at West End racquetball and fitness center
for deep water back-boarding
CPR-PR
and Community CPR are offered, please call for details. Class times and
dates are subject to change due to the size of classes
There will be 1 date away from our facility
(24/7 Fitness West End Branch) 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:
(Includes Lifeguard - First aid w/ CPR-PR and AED)
Testing only- no review or
instruction. Must have had previous certification. Be prepared to swim 300yds,
50yd swim with retrieval of 10lbs and complete all in-water/ out-of-water scenarios. Written test
must score at least 80%. Cancellation policy: course price minus
$25 will be refunded.
Fee: $92 Must bring text-book and pocket mask. Pocket masks are available at
$20 each. Lg Books at $45
Recertification Dates for challenge and Review classes:
Lifeguarding/First
aid + CPR-PR w/ AED Cost is $92 -- CPR-PR w/ AED only (1yr
card) $55
Lifeguarding/First aid + CPR-PR w/ AED Cost is $92
--- CPR-PR w/ AED only (1yr card) $55
October
LGT
Challenge Sun 10
1pm – 4pm
CPR-PR and Community CPR are offered, please call for details. Class
times and dates are subject to change due to the size of classes