It's that time of year again where kids can sign up to earn their lifeguarding certifications. Please see the information below pertaining to 2024's classes this spring.
Who: anyone ages 15 and up by the last date of the course. Must provide proof of age on the first day of class.
What: American Red Cross Lifeguarding r.24 (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. The course was updated and released February 2024, and consists of 6.5 hours of eLearning content prior to 21.5 hours of in-person training conducted over three consecutive Sundays. Following the successful completion of two in-water prerequisite skilks, participants learn how to prepare for, prevent, recognize, respond to, and care for land and water emergencies at aqautic facilities.
Where:
Pattonville High School Natatorium - 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043
When:
April 21 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
April 28 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 5 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
All days and times within the chosen course must be attended in order to receive certification. Due to time restrictions and facility & instructor availability, make-up days and times are not offered.
Prerequisites:
Participants have two (2) chances each to complete the two (2) prerequisite skills (below) prior to entry in the course.
Skill #1
Swim 200 yards and tread water for 2 minutes using front crawl and/or breaststroke in a continuous swim - tread - swim sequence. There is no time limit and goggles may be worn but stopping, walking, swimming underwater or taking breaks is not permitted.
Skill #2
Timed object retrieval. Without goggles, participants swim 20 yards, surface dive to a 7-10 foot depth, retrieve a 10-pound object, surface with the object and swim on their back to the starting point while holding the object in both hands. Participants then exit the water without the use of ladders, stairs or ramps. The skill must me completed in one (1) minute and forty (40) seconds or less.
It is strongly recommended that participants practice these skills prior to the first class meeting as refunds are only available up to 10 days before the course. Participants who are unable to complete the prerequisite skills after the second attempt may transfer to another course at no charge if space is available. However, additional seats will not be added if courses are at capacity.
Registration details
Cost: $225/person
Capacity: min 3, max 12
Deadline: 3 days prior to the start of the course to allow time for completion of eLearning content
Questions, please feel free to reach out to Coach Stephanie Landess at [email protected].
