12.15 Blended Learning Lifeguard Training Course

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. This program offers a choice of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

This is a Blended Learning Course where you must do a portion of the training online FIRST before you can attend the class.

Once you are registered, you will receive a e-mail within 12 hours of registering that outlines what needs to be done online.  Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation letter that will need to be brought to the training on the first day.

On the first day of class, after you have shown proof that you have completed your online session, you will then have to demonstrate the following:

1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles are allowed.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.                                                                                                                   
   • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
   • 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 to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
   • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

       

Schedule:

This class will be held on 3 days:

Day 1: December 15: 5 pm to 9 pm (Zoom - Link will be sent 24-48 hours prior to start of class)

Day 2: December 16: 11:30 pm to 5:30 pm (JCC Fairfax)

Day 3: December 17: 10:00 am to 8 pm (Paradise Pool Service, 3131 Draper Drive Suite A Fairfax, VA 22031)

Remember to bring your:

1. Proof of Completing Online Class
2. Bathing suit
3. Towel
4. Notebook and pen
5. Lunch (optional)
6. Mask
7. Disinfectant Spray
8. Hand Sanitizer