water safety
water safety classes
Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard, or do you need to re-certify so your certificate remains valid? Are you a certified lifeguard who would like to pass your knowledge on to others? If so, check out our classes!
The first step to becoming a lifeguard is to register and pass the Friday swim test. This is a requirement for all candidates seeking certification. After passing the swim test, you are eligible to take the weekend’s Lifeguarding class.
We are also pleased to offer CPR/First Aid certification classes which are conducted in a classroom setting.
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD PREREQUISITE SWIM TEST
All students must register for the prerequisite swim test in order to participate in the lifeguarding course. There are no refunds for the failure of the prerequisite swim test. You may pay for the full lifeguarding course after passing the swim test.
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION BLENDED LEARNING COURSE
The lifeguard course consists of 2 parts: blended learning (approximately 10 hours) and in person (25 hours). The blended learning portion of the course MUST be completed prior to the start of the first in person session. Links to the blended learning will be emailed 1 week prior to the course. On the first day of the in person training, participants will be required to demonstrate the prerequisite skills: swim 150 yards demonstrating rhythmic breathing, immediately tread water for two minutes without hands, immediately swim 50 yards demonstrating rhythmic breathing, followed by a timed 20 yard brick tow. For questions, please contact: Ashley Ellis at aquaticsdirector@hamptonaquaplex.com
Class: May 10 - May 12* || May 17 - May 19**
Ages: 15+
Fees: $250 per participant
*Registration closes May 5. | **Registration Closes May 12
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION COURSE
The lifeguard recertification is a 10 hour course designed to renew an UNEXPIRED Lifeguard certification. New Lifeguard materials were released in February of 2024, therefore, elearning will be required to bring the participant up to speed.
The class will require participants to demonstrate the pre-test and all skills plus take the final written tests. Students must have a current ARC Lifeguarding certification or an expired certification that is within 30 days of its expiration date.
Class: April 21 || April 28 || May 5
Ages: 15+
Fees: $150 per participant