American Red Cross Classes

Lifeguard Training
Lifeguard classes are primarily held March - June. This course includes Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. The course is 31 hours. A written test will be given on the final day of class covering all materials. All required course material will be provided.

Course Prerequisites:
• Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
• Must be able to pass the Swim Test portion of the class.
  • Part 1 of Swim Test:
    • Swim 300 yeards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
      • 100 yards front crawl
      • 100 yards breaststroke
      • 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke. 
  • Part 2 of Swim Test: "Brick Test"
    • Swim 20 yards, dive to a depth of 7-10 ft to retrieve a 10 lb. brick and swim back to the starting point using your feet only in 1 minute 40 seconds.
  • Part 3 of Swim Test:
    • Tread water for 2 minutes with hands under the underarms
• The Final portion of the certification will include Lifeguarding skills, first aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

2012 Dates and Times:
March 15-18                    April 12-15
May 3-6                            May 17-20
May 31-June 3                June 7-10
Swim Pretest will be held promptly on the Monday prior to your class at 7:00 pm
Thursdays 6:00-10:00 pm
Fridays 5:00-10:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am-6:00pm
Register at the Front desk

Cost: Members $175.00; Non-members $200.00

Lifeguard Re-certification Not Available for 2012
Re-certifications are by appointment only. Participants must be prepared to do the abouve course prerequisites, all rescue skills, and written test.


CPR Re-certification for the Lifeguard Not Available for 2012
Participant must come ready to take the written test and demonstrate all skills successfully. To set up an appointment for the re-cert call our aquatics department at (865) 531-5140.

Photos courtesy of Mary Waxmonsky