AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Program prepares participants to respond to common emergencies, both in and out of the water. This course also includes First Aid, CPR, and AED Training and Certification. To achieve certification, all steps on the below certification checklist must be completed. Refunds are not available for students who are unable to complete course requirements.

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Courses in Colorado Springs are offered in partnership with Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center

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Course Details

Cost | $325

Must be 15 years old to register

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This is a blended learning course. Participants are required to complete online coursework prior to the first day of in-person instruction

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Friday       4-7:30pm

Saturday  8am - 5:30pm

Sunday    8am - 5:30pm

* Participants must attend all in-person sessions

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Certification Checklist

- Complete online coursework (access granted about 10 days prior to course start date)

- Pass pre-requisite swim requirements (below)

- Attend and participate fully in all in-person course sessions

- Successfully pass the final skills scenario and exam

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Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite 1:

• 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/side is not permitted)

• Maintain position at the surface for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.

• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination.

Prerequisite 2:

Complete the following within 100 seconds:

1. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

2. 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.

3. Exit without steps or ladder.

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