This course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. SPCC adopted the Red Cross blended learning format which combines online learning with in-person skills training.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications that are valid for two years. All participants must be at least 15 years old by the last date of the course, attend all training sessions, perform all skills with 100% accuracy, and pass a written test with a score of at least 80%. 

Students must successfully complete a pre-course screening which includes:

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 a front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both. (Swimming back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by trading water, using only the legs.
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

Prerequisite 2 |Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

• • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed)
  • Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using ladder or steps. ​

A nonrefundable deposit of $165 is due upon registration. Students should bring the balance due with them to the first day of class along with proof of age. Course fee includes access to American Red Cross textbook and CPR adult/infant pocket mask.

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