Lifeguarding Blended Learning

The Blended Lifeguarding course from the American Red Cross provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

• Combines the flexibility of online training with instructor-led skills check
• Start taking your online portion immediately
• Convenient locations and times for in-person or virtual skills check with experienced instructors

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 15 years
• Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence
  • 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.
• 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.
• Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years.
• If you fail the prerequisites, your course fee WILL NOT be refunded.

If you work for Hillcrest Swim Club following successful completion of the course and are at least 16 years of age, your course cost will be refunded to you in your pay check over 4 pay periods.

Class Format:

• May 16 – May 18
  • Friday May 16:      6pm – 8pm Online Course
  • Saturday May 17:  7:00am – 5pm Practical Session at Hillcrest Swim Club
  • Sunday May 18:    7:00am – 5pm Practical Session at Hillcrest Swim Club