Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Lifeguarding Course - Full Length Courses

Lifeguarding Courses and Prerequisites-

The American Red Cross lifeguard training and certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross lifeguard. Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. The American Red Cross is the most respected source for training and certification of this kind.

This option is for those training for the first time or for those whose certifications have expired. This course is conducted in the Blended Learning course format (19.5 hours in person, 7.5 hours online). The pre-requisites for this course include being 15 years of age and having passed the pre-course swimming skills test (will do this on the first day of class).

Prerequisites for lifeguard training include:

  • Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards front crawl with rhythmic breathing (to the side or front) and a stabilizing, propellant kick. 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence. 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke (may be a combination of the two strokes)

  • Start in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

 

April Class: April 26th - 28th 

Time:  Friday 6:45pm-9:30pm; Saturday 8:00am-6:15pm; Sunday 10:00am-8:30pm

REGISTER HERE FOR APRIL CLASS

 

Early May Class: May 1, 4th, 5th 

Time:  Wednesday 6:00pm-9:30pm; Saturday 12pm-10:30pm; Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm

REGISTER HERE FOR MAY CLASS

 

May Class: May 10th - 12th 

Time:  Friday 6:45pm-9:30pm; Saturday 8:00am-6:15pm; Sunday 8:00am-6:15pm

REGISTER HERE FOR MAY CLASS

 

 

 

Location for all classes:  Rochester Rec Center

Instructor:  Sam Sonnabend

Price:  $275/person  *Flexible payment plans available on individual needs basis.

Info or questions:  [email protected] or 507-696-1885

*Once registered, no refunds will be offered.  Only a transfer to another class if applicable.  If medical refund is requested, medical note must be provided to Administration.
 

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Lifeguarding Course - REVIEW Course for Recertification

 

Dates:  Saturday, April 20th

Time: 8:00am-6:00pm (May be less time dependent on # of students)

REGISTER FOR APRIL RECERTIFICATION HERE 

 

Dates:  Saturday, May 18th 

Time: 9:00am-7:00pm (May be less time dependent on # of students)

REGISTER FOR MAY RECERTIFICATION HERE 

 

 

Location:  Rochester Rec Center

Instructor:  Sam Sonnabend

Price:  $100/person

Info or questions:  [email protected] or 507-696-1885

Prerequisites for lifeguard training include-

  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard (r2017) certification (or expired less than 30 days)

  • This course is best suited for those with current lifeguarding certification who simply need to renew.

*Once registered, no refunds will be offered.  Only a transfer to another class if applicable.  If medical refund is requested, medical note must be provided to Administration.