American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

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

Dates / Times:

March 31 Registration deadline

April 6 6-8pm Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center 6168 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025

        -Prerequisite swim test and orientation

April 10,11  7- 10pm  Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center

April 12,13  9am - 6pm Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center

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 20. 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: swim continuously for 550 yards (swim goggles are allowed), including at least 100 yards of each of the following strokes in good form using rhythmic breathing: front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Immediately following the swim you must tread water for two minutes using no hands (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 20 and bring proof of completion to the first class.

Register early since course space is limited

Course Details
March 31: Registration deadline
April 6 : 2-4pm Prerequisite swim test and orientation  Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center
April 10,11 7-10pm Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center

April 12,13  9am-5pm; Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center

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