American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Do you need training for a Lifeguarding job for the summer?

Dates / Times:

April 13 Registration deadline

April 18 4-6pm St. Louis Community College - Forest Park  5420 Oakland Ave Saint. Louis, MO

        -Prerequisite swim test and orientation

April 25,26  9am - 5pm  St. Louis Community College - Forest Park  5420 Oakland Ave Saint. Louis, MO

May 2,3  9am - 5pm St. Louis Community College - Forest Park  5420 Oakland Ave Saint. Louis, MO

Note: you must attend ALL sessions

         This course uses the Red Cross blended learning option that requires approximately 7 ½ hours of online study before April 18. This allows us to reduce the amount of time needed for knowledge development during the classroom sessions.

Certifications:

You will earn the following certifications by successfully completing this course:

        -American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

              -American Red Cross Waterfront Skills

What you need:

Cost: $160

• You must be at least 15 years old.

• You must supply a current Annual Health and Medical Record form signed by a physician (Parts B&C).

•You must demonstrate the following at the prerequisite swim test: Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 350 yards. After swimming 350 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 200 more yards. Allowed swim strokes are front crawl and breaststroke. You must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control.

Swim goggles are allowed for the swim. When treading water for two minutes your hands must be under your armpits.

• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: starting in the water, swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-lb object from 7-10’ deep, swim back to the start on your back with both hands on the object, exit the water.

• Swim 5 yards on the surface, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4-7’ of water, resurface and swim 5 yards to the side of the pool. (Note: those who are not able to pass the prerequisite skills will be issued a partial refund of fees)

• You will need to furnish a swim mask, snorkel and fins (all other equipment is provided).

• You will need to bring a bag lunch for each day of the weekend session.

• You will need to complete the Red Cross blended learning sessions before April 25th and bring proof of completion to the first class.

Register early since course space is limited

Course Details
April 13: Registration deadline
April 18 : 4-6pm Prerequisite swim test and orientation  St. Louis Community College - Forest Park  5420 Oakland Ave Saint. Louis, MO
April 25,26 9am-5pm St. Louis Community College - Forest Park  5420 Oakland Ave Saint. Louis, MO

May2,3  9am-5pm; St. Louis Community College - Forest Park  5420 Oakland Ave Saint. Louis, MO

Note: You must attend ALL sessions to complete the course and get certification