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American Red Cross Lifeguard Courses

Our lifeguard courses are taught by American Red Cross (ARC) certified professionals. Each course includes CPR, First Aid and AED for the professional rescuer. Upon completing the course, students will have the skills to help others stay safe in, on and around the water. Students must attend all class dates.

Prerequisites: 

Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled date of the course.

Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

1. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

2. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

  •  Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
  • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
     

4 Course Options

1.    February 20 - 22 and February 27 - March 1 - Cancelled

  • Friday, 4 - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

2.    March 13 - 15 and March 20 - 22

  • Friday, 4 - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

3.    April 10 - 12 and April 17 - 19

  • Friday, 4 - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

4.    May 8 - 10 and 15 - 17

  • Friday, 4 - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Cost

$375 per person

Cost includes ARC certification and all materials.

Registration Information

If the minimum class size of 5 is not met, a refund will be issued.

No more than 10 persons per course.

Students must attend all class dates.

Registration for all classes opens on January 6 and will remain open during regular operating hours until classes are full. 

To register, call Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool at +1 (703)805-2620.

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