Lifeguard Training from American Red Cross (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED)
CPR and First Aid for Professional Rescuer
OSHA
Pool Operator’s Training
Location and requirements
Locations of Lifeguard Training:
First day of training: eLearning via Red Cross
Second day of training: To be determined
01
You must be at least 15 years of age by the last day of the course attended.
02
You must successfully complete a pre-course screening.
03
You must pass a written test with the score of at least 80%.
Pre-course
Pre-course screening session
100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick
100 yards breaststroke
100 yards front crawl or breaststroke or combination of both.
Brick Retrieval Test – Swim 20 yards (front crawl or breast stroke), surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and return with it to the surface, and swim back 20 yards.