Lifeguard Training

LIFEGUARD SEASON IS OVER. CLASSES WILL BEGIN AGAIN IN THE WINTER 2011

The Lifeguarding program is designed to teach aquatic related prevention, preparedness and response knowledge and skills to individuals who will be or are employed as professionals who have a duty to respond to emergencies. Participants must have strong swimming skills and there are requirements that need to be met in order to take the courses:

  • You need to be at least 15 years old.
  • You need to complete a 300 yard swim with 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke and 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke.
  • The breaststroke sequence must now be demonstrated using a “pull, breathe, kick and glide” sequence.
  • You will need to swim 20 yards, surface dive to retrieve a 10 lb. object from 9 feet of water and swim back 20 yards carrying the object. This will be a timed event.

Lifeguarding and First Aid certification is valid for 3 years, CPR/AED/PR certification is valid for one.

NOTE: Only one meal break will occur during the full day sessions. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages with you.

Registration:
Registration for these classes may be done by phone, mail, or in person. Payment is REQUIRED at the time you sign up for the class.

Cancellation Policy:
Class fees are NON-REFUNDABLE unless the class is cancelled. A refund will be issued for cancellations made 3 DAYS PRIOR to the beginning of class less a $15 administration fee. No refund will be issued if a participant does not pass the course. The Red Cross reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment.

**Please note — There is NO intermixing of classes and you must attend and pass all portions of your session to be certified.

Locations:
JHS= Jefferson High School
1801 S. 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(use entrance facing Tecumseh Middle School)

ARC= American Red Cross
615 N. 18th Street
Suite 101
Lafayette, IN 47904

Please click on the links below for class dates and registration.

Lifeguard Training

Cost: $160.00
(includes manual and pocket masks)

Lifeguarding Review Classes

Cost: $100.00
(does NOT include manual or masks, but available for purchase)

CPR/AED for the Professional—Review

Cost: $50.00
(does NOT include manual or masks, but available for purchase)