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2017 American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes

Do something that will last you a lifetime. Challenge yourself and learn what it takes to become a lifeguard.

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Do something that will last you a lifetime. Challenge yourself and learn what it takes to become a lifeguard with one of our class sessions. Sign up today and get your spot reserved.

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lifeguard Class Prerequisites:

Will be conducted on first day of class. Participants must pass these skills in order to continue in the class.

  • Swim 300 meters continuously, using front crawl and breast stroke (must demonstrate rhythmic breathing-face in the water).
  • 2 minute tread using just your legs.
  • Timed Brick. Within 1 minute 40 seconds, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breast stroke, surface dive to 10-12 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick, return to surface and swim back to start.

Note: It is strongly recommended that candidates practice the prerequisites before attending the course.

Cost

$150 cash or check

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Program
Abrams Indoor Pool
  • Abrams Indoor Pool
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    Tuesday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    4:00pm-7:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Wednesday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    4:00pm-7:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Thursday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    4:00pm-7:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Friday
    5:00am-10:00pm
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    Saturday
    8:00am-10:00am
    Lap Swim
    1:00pm-3:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Sunday
    Closed
    Training Holidays for Mission Use
    8:00am-1:00pm
    Federal Holidays
    Closed