American Red Cross Training - Lifeguard Certification

LIFEGUARD TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
2025 SPRING BREAK CLASS:
4/14 - 4/18; 9AM - 5PM
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Ages 15 & up (must turn 15 on or before the last scheduled day of the course)

This course provides participants with 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. Students who complete this course successfully will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid /CPR/AED (valid for 2 years). If you have questions regarding this class please call 707-746-4772.
Prerequisite Swimming Skills Evaluation will be tested at the start of class on day 1:

Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards.
After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minuets by treading. Once you complete the 2 minuets of treading, swim 50 more yards.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards

- Surface dive, feet or head first to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object

- Surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands holding the object

- Exit the water without using ladder or steps
Certification Requirements:

Students must attend all classes.
Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
Pass final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent.