Aquatics Center

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Blended Learning

Must be 15+ years old by completion of course

This course prepares you to respond to emergencies in an aquatic environment and trains you in CPR/AED and First Aid. This certification is nationally recognized and accepted across the country. This is a blended learning course that combines online learning with in-water sessions. This allows participants to complete all the eLearning information and view the videos for skills prior to the in-water sessions.

Pre-Test

• · You must complete the following sequence: – Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. – After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. – After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. – While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. – You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. – Swim goggles are allowed. – While treading, you can only use your legs. – Place your hands under your armpits. – Your head must remain above the surface of the water.

• · Timed Event You have 1 minute, 40 seconds to complete the following sequence. – Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. – Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. – Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. – Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps

American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Course

This course is for those that have previously held the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification and it is about to expire or expired within the last 30 days. This certification is nationally recognized and accepted across the country. This is a blended learning course that combines online learning with in-water sessions. This allows participants to complete all the eLearning information and view the videos for skills prior to the classroom/in-water sessions.

Pre-Test

• You must complete the following sequence: – Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. – Swim goggles are allowed. While treading, you can only use your legs. Place your hands under your armpits. Your head must remain above the surface of the water.

• You must complete the following sequence: – Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. – Swim goggles are allowed. While treading, you can only use your legs. Place your hands under your armpits. Your head must remain above the surface of the water.

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Blended Learning

Must be 16+ years old by completion of course

The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress.

Pre-Test:

Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:

1. Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4

a. Front crawl—25 yards

b. Back crawl—25 yards

c. Breaststroke—25 yards

d. Elementary backstroke—25 yards

e. Sidestroke—25 yards

f. Butterfly—15 yards

2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).

3. Tread water for 1 minute

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Blended Learning

Must be 17+ years old by completion of course

If you are an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard and are interested in training others in life-saving techniques, you can become an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor. This course will help you teach skills that may save a life, gain terrific work experience as an aquatic professional and earn money while you help people learn valuable skills. This course consists of online learning, zoom meetings and water sessions.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 17
• Must have current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguard/ First Aid/CPR/AED for Lifeguards or equivalent. (Nassau County Certification is not acceptable)
• Successful completion of the Online Session for the Lifeguarding Instructor course. Completion certificate must be brought to the pretest.
• Successful demonstration of competency in the Pretest session.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review

The Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is an abbreviated recertification course for currently certified instructors and instructor trainers. The purpose of the course is to allow participants to review the course content and practice skills in a formal class setting and complete the final written exam.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 17
• Must have current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguard/ First Aid/CPR/AED for Lifeguards or equivalent. (Nassau County Certification is not acceptable)
• Successful demonstration of competency in the Pretest session.

CPR/AED Recertification (for professional rescuers and healthcare providers)

If you have already taken CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer but your certification is about to expire you can take one of the recertification courses below.