Lifeguard Certification Courses

Must be at least 15 years of age by the last day of class and successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations on the first day of class.  The primary purpose of the courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed 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) professionals take over.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course will be issued a Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification that is valid for 2 years. The online component (approximately 6 hours) will be emailed to participants one week prior to the start of class and must be completed and passed the first in-person day of the course.

Prerequisite 1:
Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
▪ Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim
150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination
of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim
goggles are allowed)
▪ Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by
treading water using only the legs
▪ Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a
combination of both

Prerequisite 2:
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 on the back to return
to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both
hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
▪ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

This course is currently being enhanced by the
American Red Cross at www.neighborhoodclub.org.

Fee: $260 (Includes non-refundable course fee, fanny pack,
Lifeguard e-manual, Pocket CPR mask and certification fee) If
a participant cancels 7 days prior to the start of the class, only a
$15 processing fee will be deducted. If a participant cancels less
than 7 days prior, only the $46 certification fee will be refunded.

November 2024 class  CANCELLED due to low enrollment
Register below for classes begining in January 2025

Session 1:  Register by:   January 16, 2025
Class dates:   Tuesday,   January 21, 4 - 8pm
                       Thursday,  January 23, 4 - 8pm
                       Friday,       January 24, 4 - 8pm
                       Saturday,  January 25, 9am - 6pm
                       Sunday,     January 26, 10am - 2pm
Cost:              $260/person
Instructor:       Aubrey
Minimum 4, Maximum 6 participants

Session 2:      Register by:  February 27, 2025
Class dates:   Tuesday,   March 4, 4 - 8pm
                       Thursday, March 6, 4 - 8pm
                       Friday,      March 7, 4 - 8pm
                       Saturday, March 8, 9am - 6pm
                       Sunday,   March 9, 10am - 2pm
Cost:              $260/person
Instructor:       Aubrey
Minimum 4, Maximum 6 participants
                      
Session 3:     Register by:  March 27, 2025
Class dates:   Tuesday,    April 1, 4 - 8pm
                       Thursday,  April 3, 4 - 8pm
                       Friday,       April 4, 4 - 8pm
                       Saturday,   April 5, 9am - 6pm
                       Sunday,     April 6, 10am - 2pm
Cost:               $260/person
Instructor:       Aubrey
Minimum 4, Maximum 6 participants

For questions please email:  justin@neighborhoodclub.org

Please Note:  If you send an email to be placed on the wait  list, include the following information:
Participant's name, grade/age, activity, parent's contact cell number/email.

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1. Lifeguard Certification Course, January 21,23,24,25,26, NCRWC Aquatics, Register by 1/16/2025, $260

2. Lifeguard Certification Course, March 4,6,7,8,9, NCRWC Aquatics, Register by 2/27/2025, $260

3. Lifeguard Certification Course, April 1,3,4,5,6, NCRWC Aquatics, Register by 3/27/2025, $260

FEE:  $260 (includes non-refundable course fee, fanny pack, Lifeguard e-Manual, Pocket CPR Mask, certification fee and bridge course option)  If a participant cancels 7 days prior to the start of the class, only a $15 processing fee will be deducted.  If a participant cancels less than 7 days prior, only the $41 certification fee will be refunded.  If the participant does not pass the class only the $40 certification fee is elegible to be refunded.