American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class

Do you need American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or recertification? Join MWR Aquatics June 20-23 for this blended curriculum class that includes online coursework and in-person training at NRC Solomons' Riverside Pool.

This class is open to all with base access, but participants must be at least 15 years of age of the last day of the course and provide proof of age at the time of registration.

All participants also must successfully complete the following prerequisite skills in order to continue with the course:

  • 300-meter continuous swim using both breast and freestyle strokes
  • Timed 20-yard swim retrieving a 10-pound brick from 12-foot depth and exiting the water
  • Two-minute continuous treading water with NO use of arms/hands

 

Schedule:

  • June 20, 6-7:30 p.m.: Pre-requisite water skills test
  • June 20-23, online: Self-study coursework
  • June 21, 2-7 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work
  • June 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work
  • June 23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Skills work and final testing (water and land scenarios and written test)

 

Fee:

  • $275 per person, includes digital manual and CPR mask
  • Refunds will not be issued if participant is unable to execute/pass/complete any portion of the course to the American Red Cross standards. This includes the prerequisite skills test, written tests and skills tests (water rescues and scenarios/CPR/First Aid/AED and final rescue scenarioes as outlined by the American Red Cross).

 

Registration:

  • Registration will be held June 1-16 at NRC Solomons Riverside Pool in person or by calling 410-326-6876.