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Lifeguard Certification & Re-Cert Course

American Red Cross Blended Lifeguarding Course:

Next Dates TBD

Course Prerequisites:

  • Must be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
  • Completion of the Red-Cross Lifeguard Training Online Education Course. (Training Link emailed to participant after registration.)
  • Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

Evaluation 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then 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

Evaluation 2: 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).
  • Submerge to a depth of 7 - 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 out at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Registration:

  • Max number of participants is 10
  • A minimum of 6 participants are needed to hold the course.
  • Submit form below to Sarah Gutierrez assistantmanager@laderarec.org
2024.May.Ladera.Lifeguard.Reg.Form.pdf

Cost:

  • Training Cost: $375 Members I $400 Non-Members
  • *Recert Cost: $175 Members l $200 Non-Members
    • *Attends 2nd Day Only. Cert must be valid or expired within 30days.

Other Info:

  • Proof of Online Completion and course payment must be brought on 1st Day of Training
  • Please make checks payable to Kaleb Hum. Venmo and cash also accepted.
  • Participants will be turned away without a form of payment.

Contact: koachkaleb@gmail.com l 925-819-1119