Lifeguard Training Class

This course is blended learning, an online portion must be completed before in-person skills session. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in and around pools. Participants must successfully complete the following prerequisite swimming skills: 300-yd, continuous swim using front crawl and/or breaststroke; tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound brick from a maximum depth of 12 feet, then swim 20 yards with both hands on the brick. Participants must be 15 or older by completion of course. Successful participants will receive an American Red Cross certification.

The eLearning portion of this class is scenario based and will introduce you to the skills that you will practice and master during the in-person skill session. The eLearning portion of the course must be completed prior to attending the in-person skill session.

Successful completion of this eLearning content alone will not result in certification. This eLearning content must be taken in conjunction with the in-person training and evaluation led by an American Red Cross Instructor. To earn certification, participants must:

• Complete all eLearning modules and present proof of completion before beginning the in-person skill session.

• Attend and actively participate in all class sessions.

• Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

• Pass the final written exam in the eLearning conclusion module with a minimum grade of 80% or better.

• Pass the final skill scenario.

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To begin the eLearning portion CLICK HERE. You will be directed to create an American Red Cross account or Sign Into your existing account. You will then be automatically redirected to the list of online blended learning classes. For this certificate you must complete the Lifeguard Course class; click LAUNCH to begin class.

Fee: Member: $225 General Public: $250

This fee is paid at the time of scheduling the in-person skill session.

There is no charge for the eLearning portion of this class.

Call 262.654.9622 with any questions.

Please contact Stephanie, at szuehls@kenoshaymca.org if you require any accommodations or have any questions about this course.