1. Register Online
2. Print the Class Documents required for training
3. Access the free digital Lifeguard Manual
4. Complete the Online Course thru the American Red Cross Learning Center
5. Attend all class dates and times you are signed up for
6. Participate and demonstrate competency in all required skills, and correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the final written exam

• Lifeguard Training Forms
• Online Course completion report
• Adult and Infant CPR pocket masks or $25 to purchase a set at class (both masks are now required per Red Cross guidelines)
• Bathing suit, towel and dry clothes
• A pen or pencil and paper for notes

Title 22 certification can be added to the Lifeguard course for $115 during online registration. Information will be emailed to you once you register.

Once the Red Cross has approved the course record, participants will be able to print their certification thru the Red Cross Learning Center.

To print your certification follow these steps:

1. Go to http://classes.redcross.org
2. Enter your username and password (the same user name and password you sign up for the online course)
3. Click “My Learning” tab (top navigation)
4. Click “My Transcript” under My Learning (left navigation)
5. Set the Completion after and before dates accordingly; and click the “Search” button
6. Click “Print Certificate of Completion” under Completion Status next to course you took
7. A digital certificate will appear in a new window, click “Print”

If you require a wallet size certificate card or you need assistance logging in to your account or printing your certification, please contact the American Red Cross Training Support Center at 1-800-RED-CROSS. Additionally, if you ever lose your certification, you can log on and reprint it from your account.

Note: Safe Swim is unable to reset your password, print your certificate or access your account, please contact the Red Cross for assistance.

Print Training Receipt – PDF

Note: To customize your class receipt, you will need Adobe Reader and input the fields as they pertain to the course(s) you completed.

How old do I have to be to get Lifeguard certified? 15 years and older on the last class date.

To become a lifeguard, do I have to have to be a perfect swimmer? No. You must however be able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without stopping using front crawl or breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-lb weight 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. In general the most difficult part of the swim test is the brick and we STRONGLY suggest that you practice with a 10-lb hand weight before you take training. Lifeguard Brick Test Video

What if I can not pass the swim test? If you are unable to pass any of the tests you may not continue with the class, however you can transfer to a future class if available.

What if I already have CPR and/or First Aid certification do I need to attend that part of the class? Yes. The Red Cross does not separate the certifications.

Can I attend one day of training in one session and another day of training in a different session? No. For the continuity of training you may not break up sessions.

Do I have to complete the online course before training? Yes. The online course is required.

Is there a Lunch Break? Yes, there will be a 1 hour lunch break each day of training with several near by restaurants with in 5 minute walking distance.

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.

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) for a transfer fee of $30. 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 $30 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.

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