Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+) - Fall Session

Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding for pools and waterparks, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.

October 10/20/22-10/22/22: Is offered in the Blended Learning format which combines online learning with on-site skill sessions for skill practice and assessment. Online completion is required prior to the first day of the course. 

December 12/26/22-12/29/22: Is a full in person course, no online portion required.

Age Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the class

Skill Prerequisites: Prerequisite skills will be evaluated at the beginning of the first day. Those who do not meet the skill requirements will not be allowed to stay for the class and may choose to practice the swimming skills to be able to transfer to another class or cancel with a $25 cancellation fee.

• 300 yd. endurance swim using front crawl and breaststroke continuously
• Complete a timed skill sequence including a 20 yd. swim, retrieval of a 10 lb. object from 7 ft. deep, swim 20 yd. carrying the object and exit the water within 1 min. and 40 sec.
• Tread water for 2 min. using legs only

A Waterfront Lifeguarding Module will be offered for those that successfully complete this course and would like to earn the additional certification to work at a beach. There is an additional fee for this course. Call 952-431-8777 for more information or to register.