Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Classes

May 5, 12, and 19: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Waitlist Only)
May 24, 25, & 26: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
June 1, 2, and 9: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
June 21, 22, and 23: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
July 22, 23, 24, and 25: 3:30 PM–9:00 PM

Cost: $436.50 for Aquatics Members; $485 for non-members
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Our three-day Red Cross courses provide entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

A seven-hour training module online must be completed before the first day of class.

Participants who successfully complete a lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

Prerequisites

• Age 15+
• Swim 300 yards continuously.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 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.

Please bring $65 cash to first class for certification fee and pocket mask.

Private Lessons

We offer private lessons at an additional cost if participants need to prepare for the prerequisites. Please contact [email protected].