Lifeguard Recertification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification/Review
Course Description
Recertification option for currently certified lifeguards. Lifeguard Recertification Fact’s
Lifeguard Prerequisites
Lifeguard Recertification participants must provide proof of valid Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications and pass the precourse: swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without stopping using front crawl and breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 feet deep and swim 20 yards with the weight, using legs only and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute 40 seconds.
Lifeguard Certifications Issued
Upon successful course completion participants will receive American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years.
Lifeguard Recertification Review classes for 2014
Each class number is a complete course, you only need to attend one class to get recertified.
Class Dates | Class Schedule | Class Location | Class Fee | How to Sign Up |
February 23, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
March 9, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
March 23, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
April 6, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
April 13, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
April 27, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
May 4, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
May 18, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
May 25, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
June 1, 2014 | Sunday 8am-3pm | 4691 Meadowood, Irvine, CA 92620 – Google Map | $90 | Register Online |
Online Training Course
At least one (1) day prior to the first class date you must complete the online course thru the Red Cross Learning Center. The Red Cross fee for the online training is $21.60 and is additional to the fees charged by Safe Swim. Instructions on completing the online course will be emailed to you once you register online for a class.
Lifeguard Manual
You can download a free PDF version and save it to your computer or print the text to study for training. Free Digital Manual: Lifeguard Manual or Purchase the Manual: www.shopstaywell.com
Lifeguard Recertification Policy
Per Red Cross guidelines only currently certified Lifeguards may take the Review course. Lifeguard Review participants must show valid (not expired) proof of Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications.
What to Bring to Class
Bathing suit and towel; valid copy of your current certifications including: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; a pen or pencil and paper for notes; printed Review Forms; CPR pocket mask, or participants may purchase a mask during the class for $20.
Program Policies
NO VISITORS – Only registered participants are allowed on the pool deck or in the class rooms during training. All visitors including parents must wait in the parking lot.
NO REFUNDS – No refunds will be issued once course fees have been submitted. In the event that a participant is unable to pass the prerequisites or final exams the participant may transfer to a class at a later date (if available). If a participant is absent from any scheduled class days or times, the participant will not be offered a transfer or refund of any kind.
TRANSFERS – The class transfer fee is $25 and registered participants are required to notify Safe Swim at least 48 hours prior to the first class date that you are currently registered for in order to be eligible to transfer.