Lifeguarding and Swimming
Lifeguarding
Our comprehensive Lifeguarding program features four stand-alone course options, focused on facility type as well as supplemental training to meet the requirements of professional lifeguards. The Lifeguard Management course and Aquatic Examiner evaluation service help improve staff performance and lifeguard operations.
- Lifeguarding
- Lifeguard Management
- GuardStart
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission
- Administering Emergency Oxygen
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Lifeguarding courses are offered by local aquatic facilities. Enter zip code on right for the contact information of your Red Cross chapter who can help you find an aquatic facility offering the course.
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If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career that’s in demand, the Red Cross Lifeguarding program is the place to start. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. Courses are available with a focus on a variety of environments, including pools, waterfronts, waterparks and shallow water attractions.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements.
Course length: 24 – 29 hours; 2 year Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements.
Course length: 24 – 29 hours; 2 year Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Materials
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Take the next step in your career as an aquatics professional with this one-day course that teaches aquatic managers and lifeguard supervisors how to effectively manage lifeguards and keep patrons, lifeguards and aquatic facilities safe. You’ll learn about hiring and training lifeguards, team building, risk management, emergency response planning and more.
Course length: 7 hours
Course length: 7 hours
Find out what it takes to become a great lifeguard with this junior lifeguarding course. 11 to 14 year olds will learn everything from lifesaving and leadership skills to fitness and professional development.
Course content and times vary.
Course content and times vary.
Materials
This training module is designed for workers at risk for on-the-job exposure to blood or other body fluids that could cause infection.
Course length: 2 hours; 1 year certification; classroom and online learning options available.
Course length: 2 hours; 1 year certification; classroom and online learning options available.
Materials
Teaches professional rescuers when and how to use emergency oxygen and breathing devices, includes airway management as an enrichment topic.
Prerequisites: Current adult, child or infant CPR certification.
Course length: 1 hour, 40 minutes (1 hour, 5 minute s when taught with Lifeguarding) 2 year certification
Prerequisites: Current adult, child or infant CPR certification.
Course length: 1 hour, 40 minutes (1 hour, 5 minute s when taught with Lifeguarding) 2 year certification
