Lifeguard Certification Courses
Recertification Courses
Participants must successfully complete prerequisite testing in order to be eligible to take the lifeguarding recertification course. To save time for everyone we have scheduled this prerequisite testing ahead of the course dates. When you register you will select your lifeguard recertification course AND a time slot on the prerequisite testing dates that is BEFORE your course start date. Please note that the available dates and times for prerequisite testing are on a first come, first served basis.
Prerequisite Testing Sessions: (appointments available in 30 minute increments during the time frames below)
Friday, April 26, 2024 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Course Option 1:
Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Final in-water test on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm
Course Option 2:
Friday, May 17, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost:
$100 with payment in full due upon class start / Cash or Check only please
Course Details:
• Participant must hold an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with expiration date no later than 30 days past the course date
• Participant must know their email address used during their initial Red Cross Lifeguard training
• Participant must attend all sessions in their registered course
• Participant must know how to swim & feel comfortable in and under the water
• Participant must be able to demonstrate both a front stroke and breaststroke
• Goggles may only be used on the 300-yard pre-course assessment swim, nose plugs are not permitted
• Bring your CPR mask (also available for purchase during class for $15)
• Bring sack lunch, we will have a “working lunch” to expediate class time
• Participant must bring modest swimming attire, towel, and clothes. Multiple towels suggested. We will be going back and forth between classroom and pool in the course session.
Full Lifeguarding Courses
Participants must successfully complete prerequisite testing in order to be eligible to take the full lifeguarding course. More details on testing below. To save time for everyone we have scheduled this prerequisite testing ahead of the course dates. When you register you will select your lifeguard course AND a time slot on the prerequisite testing dates that is BEFORE your course start date. Please note that the available dates and times for prerequisite testing are on a first come, first served basis.
Prerequisite Testing Sessions: (appointments available in 30 minute increments during the time frames below)
Friday, April 26, 2024 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Course Option 1: - CLOSED
Monday, April 29 thru Friday, May 3, 2024 from 4:00pm - 9:00pm each day
Final Testing on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm
Course Option 2:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday, May 10, 2024 from 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Final Testing on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm
Course Option 3:
Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, May 24, 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Cost:
$200 with payment in full due upon class start / Cash or Check only please
Course Details:
• Participant must be at least 15 years of age.
• Participant must attend all course sessions in full.
• Participant must know how to swim & feel comfortable in and under the water
• Participant must be able to demonstrate both a front stroke and breaststroke
• Goggles may only be used on the 300-yard pre-course assessment swim, nose plugs are not permitted
• Participant must have an email address to use for registration (no shared emails)
• Bring sack lunch, we will have a “working lunch”
• Participant must bring modest swimming attire, towel, and clothes. Multiple towels suggested. We will be going back and forth between classroom and pool in the course session.
The course begins with a prerequisite testing session. This is per American Red Cross teaching guidelines. Details of the three tests conducted during the testing session are:
1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
• Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.