REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 2/24!

 

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE
@ CHARTIERS VALLEY HS

May 8th-12th, 2024

CHARTIERS VALLEY COURSE INFORMATION

 

FULL LIFEGUARDING COURSE
$230.00

LIFEGUARDING RECERT COURSE
$140.00

May 2024

Wednesday, May 8th

6:00-9:00PM

NA

Thursday, May 9th

NA

NA

Friday, May 10th

6:00PM-9:00PM

6:00PM- 9:00PM

Saturday, May 11th

9:00AM-4:00PM

9:00AM-2:00PM
Sunday, May 12th 9:00AM-4:00PM NA

Important Information

  • Participants MUST complete 7 hours of online learning (6 hours for Recertification) prior to the start of the course on 5/8/24. The instructor will provide all necessary links.

  • Review course participants MUST bring a copy of their current valid Lifeguard Certificate.

  • Participants must purchase or download the Lifeguarding Manual from the Red Cross Web Site

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. This program offers a choice of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

Instructor: If you have questions, contact John Richards [email protected]

Course Prerequisites:
  • Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
  • Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
Prerequisite 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.
Prerequisite 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).
    • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) 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. 
Certification:
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course will be issued the following American Red Cross certificate: Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid that is valid for 2 years.
 
Participant Course Materials:
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual 2024 (print or ebook) Lifeguarding course participants must have access to their own manual throughout the course. When using a digital manual, a tablet or laptop should be used during class to ensure proper viewing.
***When you click the registration link below, you will be directed to the program page that lists ALL of our class programs.  Please choose "Lifeguarding" from the Programs listed on the left side of the page, and then choose "Chartiers Valley" from the location.  That will direct you to where you can choose to register for either the full course or the recertification.***

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