Lifeguard Course
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course
This course is given in a three-day format, including lunch and dinner. Candidates will, arriving early Saturday morning, and finishing Monday afternoon. The course is strenuous; you should be a very strong swimmer, a 550-yard swim is included in the course prerequisites. A medical form will be supplied upon registration. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, American Red Cross certification will be given for:
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Lifeguard Training (including First Aid) – valid for 2 years.
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CPR/AED for Lifeguards – valid for 1 year.
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Waterfront Lifeguarding – valid for 2 years with a current Lifeguard Training certificate.
All of the criteria must be met in order to successfully complete the course.
Dates: June 15th, 16th and 17th
Fee: $450 (includes meals and Life Guard Training Book)
Lifeguard Certification Course Requirements (including Waterfront) - Be at least 15 years old – must show proof of age
Skill Prerequisites -
1. Swim 550 continuous yards using 200 yards of crawl stroke with head in water, demonstrating breath control and
rhythmic breathing to the side, 100 yards or breaststroke with rhythmic breathing and a correct, symmetrical kick, and
250 yards (22 laps total in a 25-yard pool) using either of these two strokes. Swimming on the back or side is not
allowed. Swim goggles are allowed. Please practice swimming laps before the course!
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. Swim goggles
are not allowed.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Swim goggles are not allowed
• 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 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.
4. Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and
continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence. (Total 25 yards, 15 yards is underwater). Swim
goggles are not allowed
American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certification Course
This course is given in one day, including lunch and dinner. Candidates will, arriving early Saturday morning, and finish Saturday evening. The course is strenuous; you should be a very strong swimmer, a 550-yard swim is included in the course prerequisites. A medical form will be supplied upon registration. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, American Red Cross certification will be given for:
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Lifeguard Training (including First Aid) – valid for 2 years.
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CPR/AED for Lifeguards – valid for 1 year.
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Waterfront Lifeguarding – valid for 2 years with a current Lifeguard Training certificate.
All of the criteria must be met in order to successfully complete the course.
Dates: June 15th
Fee: $300 (includes meals and Life Guard Training Book)
Lifeguard Re-Certification Requirements
Same as above – must provide current certification cards. Bring CPR Mask.
CPR Re-Certification Requirements
Must provide current certification card – Bring CPR Mask
WSI Course Requirements - Be at least 16 years old – must show proof of age.
• Minimum Level 4 swimmer – Level 5 on completion - Successful demonstration of ARC Level 4 stroke performance
criteria including front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, elementary backstroke, (25 yards each) and
butterfly (15 yards). Please download pdf for swim level descriptions.
• Tread water for one minute.
• Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).
LG management course requirements – None
• It is recommended that participants possess a current ARC Lifeguarding/First Aid certificate or a certificate from another
nationally-recognized organization.
• Have either lifeguarding experience or management experience in another occupation.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or 845-223-5826.
