American Red Cross Lifeguard Course

American Red Cross Lifeguard Course

Earn Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR & AED certification of classes.

$180 per person

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All Course Days Are Mandatory For Each Class

Class #1
February 17, 18 & 19
Class #2
March 2, 3, 9 & 10
Class # 3
March 16, 17, 23 & 24
Successful completion of a pretest is required for enrollment. The
pre-test will be given the first day of class and must be passed.
This Red Cross class is for people interested in being certified as a lifeguard and for employment as a GS-2 lifeguard for the summer of 2024. Participants must be 15 or older to sign up for the course. Participants must:
  1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles allowed.
  2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
  3. Complete a timed event within 1 min 40 secs. Swim goggles are not allowed.
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards
    • Surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-lb object.
    • Swim 20 yards to start point, holding object and face at or near the surface.
To register and for more information, email FSHLifeguard@gmail.com or call (210) 221-4887.