Certification Classes
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
Upcoming Class Starts February 24
Registration Closes February 15 to give time for participants to do their 6-8 hour online course prior to the first day of class
- Monday, February 24
- Tuesday, February 25
- Wednesday, February 26
- Friday, February 28
9:30am-4:00pm
6-8 Hour Online Learning Must Be Completed Prior to First Class.
Blended Learning
*All participants must complete the 6-8 hour online portion of the course before the first day of class. Your instructor will advise you on how to access the materials.
Pricing
Includes Manual, CPR Rescue Masks and whistles Members: $350
Non-Members: $400
*$50 non-refundable fee if pre-test is not passed.
Prerequisites
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Must be 15 years old by the last day of the scheduled class.
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Successful completion of a swimming skills evaluation on the first in-person day
Pre-Course Swim Evaluation:
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.
Timed Event
Complete 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 staritng 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.
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR & AED Certification
Five-hour blended learning course with two hours online and 3 hours in the classroom. At the end of the course participants will be certified in First Aid/CPR and AED for infants through adults.
Class meets at The Works:
January 25
8:30am-11:30am
Price includes Manual and CPR Rescue Masks
Members: $80 | Non-Members: $100
Register by January 18 to allow time to do the coursework prior to the start of the certification session.
American Red Cross Babysitting Certification
March class will allow ages 11+
At the end of this course participants will be certified babysitters through the Red Cross and will be able to safely care for, provide first aid,CPR and AED for infants and children.
Class meets at The Works:
March 29
9:00am-4:00pm
Price includes Manual and CPR Rescue Masks
Members: $120 | Non-Members: $140