American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (Overnight) at Camp Rancho Alegre

Required Prerequisite Skills Assessment

All candidates must successfully complete the following skills (this will be completed first thing on Friday, June 5):

Swim–Tread–Swim Sequence:
Swim 150 yards (front crawl or breaststroke), immediately tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs, then swim an additional 50 yards.

Timed Brick Retrieval:
Within 1 minute and 40 seconds, swim 20 yards, perform a surface dive to a depth of 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, resurface, swim 20 yards on your back while holding the brick with both hands, and exit the water without using a ladder.

Important: Participants who are unable to pass the prerequisite swim test will not be able to continue in the course.
Note: Goggles are allowed for the swim–tread–swim sequence but are typically not permitted for the brick retrieval.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR/AED Certification

All certifications are valid for 2 years.

Online Coursework Requirement

All participants must complete the online portion of the American Red Cross blended learning course prior to the in-person training.

A link will be sent approximately two weeks before the course begins

The online course takes about 6–7 hours to complete

The certification fee is $42 per person, paid directly to the American Red Cross to begin the online training

Eligibility & Expectations

Participants must be 18 years of age or older to register

This is a physically demanding course requiring strong swimming ability, endurance, and the ability to perform rescues

Participants should be in good health and able to participate in strenuous physical activity

Full attendance at all sessions is required to receive certification. Late arrival or early departure may result in not completing the course

Cost & Lodging

$105 per person for meals and lodging at Camp Rancho Alegre

Lodging will be provided in camp dormitories with shower facilities

Schedule

Arrival: No later than 8:00 AM on Friday, June 5 (class begins at 8:30 AM)

Departure: Approximately 5:00 PM on Sunday, June 7

Registration

Registration deadline: May 22

Suggested Packing List

Swimsuit (one-piece or appropriate training suit)

Towel

Change of clothes

Close-toe shoes

Water bottle

Sunscreen

Sleeping gear (for overnight stay)

Toiletries

Notebook and pen (optional but helpful)

Opportunities

Completion of this course may open the door to employment opportunities:

Camp aquatics staff positions

Local lifeguarding jobs

Participants may be eligible for lifeguard positions at Camp Rancho Alegre or other local facilities

Important Note

This is not an event sponsored by the Los Padres Council. The training is provided by a third party as part of a facility rental agreement at Camp Rancho Alegre.