Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Initial Certification:

All classes must be attended to complete this initial certification. 

Full: $290, Program: $315, Non-member: $350

 

Upcoming Class Dates:

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11/28 12:00-5:00pm

11/29 10:00-5:00pm

12/5 10:00-5:00pm

12/6 10:00-5:00pm

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To register for this class, click here.​

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Contact Nick Dionne for more information. 

Lifeguarding: Class Description

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If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great part time job or challenging career that’s in demand, the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is the place to start. Through videos, group discussion, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.

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To participate in the lifeguarding course, each participant must pass the Pre-Course Session of the class.

This includes completing:

  • 300 Yard Swim - incorporating the front crawl and breaststroke

  • Tread water for 2 minutes without support, only using the legs

  • Timed event – swimming a distance of 20 yards and retrieving a 10-pound object from the depth of 7-10 feet, returning to starting point swimming on back with object out of water in less than 1 minute 40 seconds.

  • Verification of Age – participants will be asked to bring in an ID that identifies that they are at least 15 years of age

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If the participant fails to complete the Pre-Course session, the Y will keep a $100 processing fee. The remainder will be credited back to the participant. 

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Upon successful completion of the Pre-course Session, the course schedule has been revised in order to include an Online Blended Learning Program; where students will be able to complete assignments in the comfort of their home, as well as participate in Facility training's to obtain the hands-on experience of the skills that they need. Students will be given all necessary information to set up online account and directions on how to complete the online assignments. 

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If a participant fails any portion of the Lifeguard Class, there will be no refund. If a participant fails to complete the class due to medical reasons, a partial refund will be given with a doctors note.