LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

• 15 years & older

• Be at least 15 years old by the last in-person class date.
• Complete the required online course before the in-person classes begin:
  • The online course is approximately 6 hours and will be sent one week prior to the in-person sessions. If you register after it’s sent, it will be provided ASAP.
  • The online course MUST be completed before the first in-class session.
• Successfully pass the swimming skill assessment on the first in-person class date.
  • Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Swim 150 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, tread water (using legs only), swim 50 yards using front crawl or breaststroke.
  • Retrieve a 10-lb brick from a depth of 7-10 feet within 1minute 40 seconds (no goggles allowed).

• Complete the required online course before the first day of class (the link to the online course will be email to participants upon registering for the class).
• Pass the lifeguard swim test on the day of class.
• Attend and participate in all class sessions and activities.
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
• Pass the final skills scenarios.
• Successfully pass final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%.

• Upon successful completion of the lifeguarding class, participants will receive American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED certificate valid for 2 years.
• The certificate will be emailed to you from the Red Cross with in 2 business days after completing the class (please check your spam folder if you do not get the email).
• If you do not receive an email visit redcross.org/getcertificate and enter your email address.
• If you rare unable to locate your certificate please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select the prompts for Health and Safety Training.

The following items are REQUIRED for the class – Links to all course materials will be emailed to participants upon registering for a class. If you do not receive the email please contact our office at 949-420-0804:

• Class Forms
• Online Course completion report
• Adult and Infant CPR pocket masks or $25 to purchase a set at class (both masks are required per Red Cross guidelines)
• Bathing suit, towel, dry clothes, sun screen and bottle water
• A pen or pencil and paper for notes

How old do I have to be to attending Lifeguard Training? 15 years older on the last class date.

What if I can not pass the swim test? If you are unable to pass any of the tests you may not continue with the class, however you can transfer to a future class if available.

What if I already have CPR and/or First Aid certification do I need to attend that part of the class? Yes, none of the training is optional and the Red Cross does not separate the certifications.

Can I attend one day of training in one session and another day of training in a different session? No. For the continuity of training you may not break up sessions.

Do I have to complete the online course before training? Yes. The online course is required.

Is there a Lunch Break? Yes, there will be a 1 hour lunch break each day of training with several near by restaurants with in 5 minute walking distance.

Refund Policy: All fees are non refundable. If a participant is a no show or can not complete the course for any reason, no refunds will be issued.

Transfer Policy: The class transfer fee is $50 and registered participants are required to submit a Transfer Request online at least 48 hours prior to the original class date. All training must be completed by May 24, 2025 which is our last Lifeguard certification class for 2025.

No Visitors: Only registered participants are allowed on the pool deck or in the classrooms during training. All visitors including parents must wait in the parking lot.

Cancelled Classes: Safe Swim / Heart CPR reserves the right to cancel classes as needed. In the event a class is canceled registered participants will be offered a transfer to a different class free of charge or a full refund of the class fee.