Lifeguarding

Become a lifeguard today! This course will certify you in lifeguard, water park skills, first aid, CPR/AED, and bloodborne pathogens training through an in-person course. Participants must fully participate in all schedules dates/times for the course - no exceptions can be made. Registration deadline is 7 days before the first in-person meeting. The course is taught following all American Red Cross policies and is a pass/fail course.

Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 200 yards continuously then tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, and continue to swim another 50 yards; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Attendance is required at all sessions in order to earn certification. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!

Class: Registration closes one week prior to the start date. Once registration is closed, participants will receive an email outlining what to expect for the course. When registering, please make sure the participant's email is used. You will meet M-Th from 8:00am-5:00pm. A one hour lunch break will be provided each day. All dates must be attended for successful course completion. We will travel to a different pool for the deep water portions of the course.