2020 Lifeguard Classes & Clinics

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Dept. is offering American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Training course. The course is being taught by an American Red Cross Certified Instructor and will provide participants with knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will be trained and certified to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until EMS (emergency services) take over.

Participants must be 16 years of age, able to swim 300 yards continuously while demonstrating breathing control and rhythmic breathing, tread water for two minutes using the legs only, and complete a timed event.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive the American Red Cross Certificate for Life-guarding/ First Aid/ CPR/AED, which is valid for two years. Attendance at all facility sessions and completion of all online lessons are two of a number of requirements necessary to successfully pass for certification.
Pre-Course online class and swim test must be completed before 1st class
Swim Test by appointment (Please call 530-542-6056)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Registration : TBD                             

• Cost - $150.00 for Class Course (Additional fees may apply)
• $36.00 American Red Cross Certificate
• Online Registration website
• Questions: 530-542-6056
• Location: 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150

Facilitator: Derek Beller, American Red Cross Certified Instructor

American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-Certification Class 

The purpose of this class is to provide re-certification to previously certified  American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguards or current ARC Certified lifeguards to renew certification and update their knowledge of new ARC policies and procedures. The class will provide participants with updated knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will be trained and certified to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency services (EMS) personnel take over. 

Requirements: Previous ARC Lifeguard Certificate in good standing. Review current life-guarding manual and videos prior to first class. Participants must be 16 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrate breath control and rhythm breathing, tread water for two minutes using the legs only, and complete a timed event retrieving a brick from the deep end of the pool.

Class Includes: A total of 10 hours of instruction. Class is a combination of hands on instruction and online learning. Upon successful completion, participants will receive the American Red Cross certificate for Life-guarding/ First Aid/ CPR/AED, Valid for two years. Attendance at all facility sessions and completion of all online lessons are two of a number of requirements necessary to successfully pass for certification. 

   Registration  - TBD 

 Online Registration website

 8 hours of ONLINE INSTRUCTION and SWIM TEST must be completed before first class: By appointment only. 530-542-6056

Cost : $65.00 plus $36.00 fee paid to American Red Cross                                                                                                                       Optional: $10.00 face mask or provide your own 

Location: Recreation Swim Complex   - 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150                           

Facilitator: Derek Beller, American Red Cross Certified Instructor