Certification Courses

Dates/Times:
Friday, June 20 12:30 - 8:00 pm
Monday: June 23 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Thursday: June 26 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Ages: 15 & up
Location: Cambridge Area Community Pool
Instructor: Jordyn Davis
Fee: $150

Participants must be 15 years old prior to the last day of the class. The age requirement is set by the American Red Cross; therefore, exceptions cannot be made.

This Lifeguard course is a Blended Learning class, an email will be sent out with information on how to complete the online portion. The American Red Cross estimates that the online portion will take about 6-8 hours to complete. The online portion must be completed prior to the start of in-person training. Refunds will not be given for failure to complete the online portion in time.

Individuals must pass a skill test including:

• Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence: 150 yard swim (Freestyle, Breaststroke, or combination), maintain position for a 2 minute tread, 50 yard swim (Freestyle, Breaststroke, or combination)
• Timed Event ("Brick Test"): Swim 20 yards, retrieve 10 pound brick from bottom of pool and return 20 yards to starting point (Must be completed in 1min 40 sec.)

Failing to pass any portion of the skill test will result in being unable to continue with the rest of the course. The cost of the online portion of the course will not be refunded if participant doesn't pass the skills test.

Participants MUST attend all dates and times. No exceptions! Minimum 5 participants.