american red cross certifieD lifeguaRds
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2024 lifeguard certification courses
General information
Courses are offered in a blended learning format, with approximately 7 hours of independent online learning and 20 hours of in-person training. Please review our pre-course skills requirements prior to registration. American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificates are valid for 2 years.
COURSE FEE: $230.00
pre-course requirements
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Swim-Tread-Swim
Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
Swim goggles are allowed.
Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
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TIMED BRICK EVENT
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
The face may be in or out of the water.
Swim goggles are not allowed.
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
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