LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE

BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT

River Edge Swim Club

Start Date: May 27th, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

Course Overview

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course is designed to provide entry-level lifeguards with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will also learn how to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive.

This program includes training in:

  • Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, & AED use

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session.

Blended Learning Requirement

This is a blended learning course, which includes both online and in-person components.

  • A portion of the course must be completed online prior to attending the first class.

  • After registering, participants will receive an email with instructions for completing the online portion.

  • A certificate of completion must be presented on the first day of class.

Prerequisite Skills Evaluation

after submitting proof of online completion, participants must successfully complete the following On the first daY :

  1. Swim Test

    • Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination (no back or side swimming).

    • Demonstrate rhythmic breathing.

    • Goggles are permitted.

  2. Treading Water

    • Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs (hands under armpits).

  3. Timed Event (1 minute, 40 seconds)

    • Swim 20 yards (goggles not allowed).

    • Perform a surface dive (7–10 feet) to retrieve a 10-pound object.

    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards back, holding the object with both hands and keeping your face near the surface

    • Exit the pool without using a ladder or steps.

Certification Requirements

To receive certification, participants must:

  • Attend all class sessions

  • Successfully complete all required skills

  • Pass three final skill scenarios

  • Achieve a minimum score of 80% on each section of the written exam

Class Duration

  • In-person training: 24 hours

  • Online training: 7.5 hours

  • Total: 31,5 hours

  • The online portion must be completed at least 24 hours before the first class

Certification Validity

Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED certifications are valid for 2 years

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 27th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday, May 28th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, May 29th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Monday, June 2nd, 4:00 pm - 7:00p m

Tuesday, June 3rd, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, June 4th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday, June 5th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, June 6th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Total of 8 required sessions

  • Attendance at all sessions is mandatory

  • Schedule is subject to change

Payment & Refund Policy

  • Course fee is due on the first day of class, along with proof of online completion

  • Participants who do not pass the prerequisite test will receive a full refund

  • No refunds will be issued for:

    • Failure to attend

    • Missing more than two classes