2019 Lifeguard Classes & Clinics

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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)

Course A - 5 classes

 * Monday, May 20- Thursday, May 23rd, 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM & Saturday, May 25th, 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Registration deadline : May 13th 2019

Course B - 5 classes

  *Sundays, June 2nd -Tuesday, June 4th and Sunday, June 9th -Monday, June 10th                                                                                   Sunday Classes are 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Monday and Tuesday Classes are 3:30 PM-8:30 PM                                          

   Registration deadline : May 26th 2019                                         

  • 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. 

Course A- 2 classes

* Friday, April 19th, 2019  Time 9:00 AM-5:00 PM                                                                                                                                         Saturday, April 20th, 2019  Time 2:00 PM-5:00 PM 

   Registration deadline - April 12th , 2019

Course  B- 4 classes

* Monday, May 13th -  Thursday 16th 2019   Time 5:00 PM-8:00PM     

   Registration deadline - May 6th , 2019  

 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

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Kids at Lifeguard Class

WSI (Water Safety Instructor) Class 2019 

   The American Red Cross Blended Learning Water Safety Instructor Class trains candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program. The course helps develop instructors understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress. Successful candidates are eligible to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn to Swim, three adult-focused courses, as well as the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses and more.
Participants must be at least 16 ears of age, be proficient swimmers, and able to successfully complete the pre-course session.
Successful completion includes the American Red Cross Safety Water Instructor Cert. (valid 2 years)

Course A

* Friday, May 17th - Sunday May 19th, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Course B

 Wednesday, June 19th - Saturday, June 22nd                                                                                                                                             Wednesday and Thursday classes are 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM                                                                                                                                  Friday and Saturdays classes are 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM

 •Fees 

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


Online Registration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF)