Lifeguard Training Courses
Lifeguard Training Courses
To participate in the Lifeguard Training Course, participants must successfully complete two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
Prerequisite 1
Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to reset. Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then 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. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. Maintain your position at the water's surface for two minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Prerequisite 2
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your 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 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
- Junior Lifeguard Course
- Junior Swim Instructor Program
- Lifeguard Instructor Review
- Lifeguard Training Course
- Lifeguard Recert Course
- Water Safety Instructor Course
- Lifeguard Instructor Course
- Junior Lifeguard Course
- Junior Swim Instructor Program
- Lifeguard Instructor Review
- Lifeguard Training Course
- Lifeguard Recert Course
- Water Safety Instructor Course
- Lifeguard Instructor Course
Junior Lifeguard Course
The Junior Lifeguard Program introduces participants to skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Participants will learn communication and decision-making skills and the basic responsibilities of a lifeguard. The program does not certify participants in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Participants must pass a basic swimming skills test before registration. Ages 11-14 years old. Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes and lunch. Participants will have a chance to shadow a lifeguard during class. A lunch break will be provided.
Water.Adventure.Leader.Knowledge Program (W.A.L.K)
Sign your child up for two camps for a discounted price through our W.A.L.K. Program. Your child will go through one of the Junior Lifeguarding courses and the Junior Swim Instructor course. Each participant will learn basic lifeguarding responsibilities one week, and the following week, they will learn proper techniques for teaching swim lessons through safety in and around the water. Both camps allow participants to shadow lifeguards and swim instructors.
- FBAC Instructor | $110 Members/$140 Non-members
Junior Swim Instructor
The Junior Swim Instructor Program introduces participants ages 11-14 to skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. Participants will learn communication skills and proper techniques for teaching swim lessons. The program does not certify participants in the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. Participants must pass a basic swimming skills test on the first day of class. Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes and snack.
FBAC Instructor | $60 Members/$75 Non-members
Water.Adventure.Leader.Knowledge Program (W.A.L.K)
Sign your child up for two camps for a discounted price through our W.A.L.K. Program. Your child will go through one of the Junior Lifeguarding courses as well as the Junior Swim Instructor course. Each participant will learn basic lifeguarding responsibilities one week, and the following week, they will learn the proper techniques for teaching swim lessons, all through safety in and around the water. Both camps will have the opportunity for participants to shadow lifeguards and swim instructors.
FBAC Instructor | $110 Members/$140 Non-members
Lifeguard Instructor Review
This in-person Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is the required course for all Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers to re-certify. During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and skill-polishing session with their peers and a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers may also choose to attend a brief "test out" session following this course to gain a basic-level Lifeguarding certification.
$50 Members | $65 Non-members
Lifeguard Training Course
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over.
Participants must attend the entire course, participate in all class sessions and demonstrate proficiency in all skills taught in the course, including conducting surveillance, performing water rescues, responding to emergencies and providing resuscitation and first aid care. A lunch break will be provided.
$165 Members | $180 Non-members
Lifeguard Recertification Course
This in-person Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is the required course for all Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers to re-certify. During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session with their peers and a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. Lifeguarding Instructors and ITs may also choose to attend a brief "test out" session following this course to gain a basic-level Lifeguarding certification.
$80 Members | $95 Non-members
Water Safety Instructor Course
Through classroom learning and hands-on experience, the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course prepares you to teach people of all ages to swim and to be safe in, on and around water. Attendance at all class sessions and successful completion are required to receive certification. Lunch breaks will be provided. Ages 16 and up.
$200 Members | $215 Non-members
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Lifeguard Instructor Course
Become certified to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens classes. This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. Participants should bring a lunch. Ages 17 and up.
$200 Members | $215 Non-members