NNAC - Lifeguard Training (Blended Learning)

In-person course dates and times: Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-7pm (30-minute lunch break will be provided on Saturday and Sunday, time TBD).

This American Red Cross blended learning lifeguarding course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Through online videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, sudden illnesses, and water emergencies until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Successful completion of the course includes a certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED.

Candidates must:

1.Be at least 15 years of age before the final scheduled session of the course.

2.Using both the front crawl and breaststroke only, swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

3.Tread water for 2 minutes, using only legs. Candidates must place their hands under the armpits to refrain from using the arms for support.

4. Compete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards toward the deep end of the pool, then dive to the bottom to retrieve a 10-pound diving brick. While keeping both hands on the brick, swim back to the starting point keeping the face at or near the surface. This is performed on the back. Place the brick on the deck and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Fee: $185 ($150 may be reimbursed to persons who pass this course, apply to and work for the City of Sacramento Aquatics section and successfully complete the 2024 season.)

City of Sacramento Lifeguard courses are all a blended learning course format with online education, classroom, and in-water components. American Red Cross requires all Lifeguard certification candidates to complete the online eLearning course prior to to the first day of class. Most participants complete the eLearning portion in approximately 7 hours. Details and the link to access the eLearning content will be emailed to the participant after registration (2 weeks prior to the first day of class). Please register with an email that the candidate has access to.

To allow participants ample time to complete the eLearning content registration for this course will close 1 week prior to the class start date.

Items needed for eLearning: PC/tablet, access to internet.

Items to bring: swim goggles, proper swimming attire, towel, lunch, sunscreen, notepad/paper, pen/pencil.