*Must be a current LGI/LGIT or be taking the Sat. June 14th, 2025 LGI/LGIT re-cert course to enroll

Upon successful completion of class, you will acquire the ARC re-certification in lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and first aid. This course includes passing 3 written exams with a score of 80% or better and a physical skills test on the last day of class. Bring a swimsuit, towel, dinner, water bottle, notebook, and pen to each class. Females must wear a one-piece swimsuit. The student registered for the course MUST have their personal e-mail associated with the registration. Attendance is required for ALL classes. Certification is valid for 2 years.

Prerequisites:

On the first day of class, you must be prepared to:

1. Provide an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, current or expired by no more than 30 days.

2. Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence (Goggles MAY be worn).

- Jump into the water and fully submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards continuously using

breaststroke and/or front crawl.

- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.

- Swim 50 yards continuously using breaststroke and/or front crawl.

3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds (goggles may NOT be worn).

- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (the face may be in or out of the water).

- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick.

- Resurface and swim 20 yards on the back to the starting point with both hands on the brick and exit

the side of the pool without using a ladder.

4. Download the Lifeguarding Manual provided upon course registration. Complete the online pre-course work for the Lifeguard course.