Safe Swim

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training provides lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies, and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services' (EMS) personnel take over. Lifeguard training candidates must be at least 15 years old, able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25-yard pool) without stopping, using front crawl and breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-lb. brick from 7-feet deep and swim 20 yards with the weight, using legs only, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Upon successful lifeguard training course completion, participants will receive American Red Cross certifications in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, valid for 2 years. Lifeguard training/certification fee is $140. For class dates and times, visit our website.