Programs

To participate in the Lifeguarding Recertification class you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, or certification expired by no more than 30 days.

All lifeguarding participants must complete the required swimming skills prerequisite prior to taking the course.

The prerequisite skills assessments include a swim-tread-swim and a timed event sequence.

Throughout the course, participants will learn and be evaluated on knowledge and skills related to lifeguarding, water rescues, extrications, CPR and AED and First Aid.

In addition, at the conclusion of the course, participants must successfully complete 3 final skills assessments:

Rotate in-conduct surveillance - rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

Participants are required to take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score a minimum of 80%.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding recertification course will be issued a certification that is valid for 2 years