American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Spring 2025
Blended Learning Course
This course covers the following: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer-Lifeguard. This is a blended learning course, with the candidate using online learning and test-taking to accent classroom skills. Access to the internet and a printer is required for this course.
MWCC Lifeguard Course Flyer May 2025
THE MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS COURSE IS 15 BY SATURDAY, May 5th
Proof of age in the form of a driver’s license, birth certificate or passport must be presented at the pre-test!
Pre-Test: Wednesday, April 16, 6-8 pm
*Students who do not pass the pre-test will not be permitted to attend the course
Pre-Test requirements:
Skill 1. Swim 150 yards continuously using Breast or Front Crawl then go right into treading water for 2 minutes only using your legs. After the 2 minutes are done. continue swimming another 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
Skill 2. Complete a timed event within 1 minutes, 40 seconds Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 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. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
Course Information: Candidates must attend ALL classes listed below and complete online work in-between classroom sessions.
Class Dates:
- Monday, May 5, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Friday, May 9, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Monday, May 12, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 14, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday, May 18, 10 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Mount Fitness, 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01430
Cost: $350 To register for the Course & Pre-Swim Test, a $50 deposit is required, which will be applied towards the total course fee.
Notes: There is a 10-participant maximum and a 5-participant minimum for this course. Punctual attendance is required AT ALL CLASS SESSIONS, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!
Complete the form below to sign up for the pre-test or call 978-630-9354 or email mschoonmaker@mwcc.mass.edu.