The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course focuses on providing each participant the ability to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and, in turn, prevent drownings and injuries.

Requirements:

• Participants must be at least 15 years of age
• Swim 300 yards continuously using, the following strokes in order:
• 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick
• 100 yards of breaststroke using pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence
• 100 yards of either the front crawl or breaststroke. The 100 yards may be a combination of front crawl and breaststroke.
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using ladder or steps, within 40 seconds.

Please note that the skills evaluation will occur on the first day of the course. Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation and for every class hereinafter.

Upon successful completion, each participant will receive an American Red Cross Universal Certificate indicating Lifeguard/ First Aid, which is valid for three years, and an American Red Cross Universal Certificate indicating CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer which is valid for one year.

In addition to obtaining the certifications above, Rescue-101 may invite you to become a part of our apprentice program, making you available for hire when organizations are need of a licensed lifeguard.