This is an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning class which includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.

Final certification will include First Aid/CPR/AED for the professional rescuer in addition to Lifeguarding. 

The J's Aquatics Manager will email all registered participants 1-week prior to the training, a registration link to sign up for the online portion of the class. Please bring the completion certificate to the in-person training for your instructor.*There is a $25 fee to transfer classes and a $50 fee to cancel a class. No refunds are given within seven (7) days of the class start date

Cost: 

• Member - $213
• Community - $325

*There is a $25 fee to transfer classes and a $50 fee to cancel a class. No refunds are given within seven (7) days of the class start date

Prerequisite Skills:

- Complete online coursework prior to first day of class-emailed to the email used to enroll for program
- Must be 15 years of age or older by the end of class

• 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.
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
• Prerequisite 2:
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
    • Submerge to a depth of 7 - 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.