American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Blended Learning Course
This is a blended learning course, with the candidates using online learning and test-taking to accent classroom skills.
This course covers:
✓ Lifeguard Training
✓ First Aid
✓ CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer-Lifeguard
Requirements:
- Minimum Age 15 by April 2nd
- Pre-test must be completed prior to March 24, 2022. Students who do not pass the pre-test will not be permitted to enroll in the course.
- Proof of age (diver’s license, birth certificate or passport) at the pre-test
- Must attend all classes and complete online work in-between classroom sessions
- 10 participant maximum and 5 participants minimum
- Punctual attendance is required at all class sessions. No exceptions will be made.
- Registration Deadline is March 20, 2022
Class Dates:
- March 24, 5 – 9 PM
- March 25, 5 – 9 PM
- March 26, 10 AM – 3 PM
- March 31, 5 – 9 PM
- April 1, 5 – 9 PM
- April 2, 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Mount Fitness, 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01430
Cost: $300 (Students $150) Mount Fitness Fee (Fee must be paid in full at time of registration)
Cancellation: If the student withdraws on or after March 24th, a $100 non-refundable fee will be applied.
Pre-Test Information
Must be completed by March 24, 2022
Students who do not pass the pre-test will not be permitted to enroll in the course. Goggles may be used for skill 1, but NOT for 2 or 3. Pre-test is held at Mount Fitness pool.
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing, front crawl or breaststroke
- Treading water using only your legs (hands placed under armpits) 2 minutes
- 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. Complete within 1 minute and 40 seconds
Complete the form below to be contacted to schedule your pre-test or call 978-630-9354 or email mschoonmaker@mwcc.mass.edu.