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The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water and deeper water & provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over.

***To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session.

Prerequisites
 To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation, which includes two parts and takes place during the first class session:

Prerequisite 1: Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination
of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps

Students must pass the swim test before continuing with the course. Students who do not meet the standards will be dismissed from the course. There are no refunds for students who do not pass. It is highly suggested that skills are practiced ahead of time if needed. 

Course Schedule 

Newton North High School
April 22, 23 ,24, 25
8:00am-4:00pm 
A lunch break will be taken each day


Registration Fee

$425.00 due at time of online registration
Course tuition includes access to Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual, CPR Mask, Hip Pack, Whistle & Red Cross processing fees.

Course Information 

In general, you will need the following for each class session:

  • A swimsuit that allows for good range of motion and that will stay secure and keep you covered during physical activity.
  • A towel.
  • Comfortable clothing for classroom activities and practicing skills such as CPR.
  • For your comfort, you may want to bring an extra swimsuit and a change of dry clothes, in addition to an extra layer (such as a sweatshirt and sweatpants)
  • To successfully complete the course and receive certification, you must:
  • Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.
  • Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
  • Successfully pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent.
  • Pass three final skill assessments.


Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for 2 years.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Lifeguard Couse April 2025 
15y - 99y N/A TuWThF  04/22/2025 - 04/25/2025
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Newton North Indoor Rec Center - Pool 		$425.00 Res, $425.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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