Lifeguard Certification - American Red Cross

1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe CA

26 June, 2021

Description

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A LIFEGUARD? We are offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course. This course gives you the certification you need to work as a lifeguard. The class is being taught by an American Red Cross Certified Instructor and will provide participants with the 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 at least 16 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards continuously while demonstrating breathing control and rhythmic breathing, tread water for one minute using the legs only, and complete a timed event. The class includes a combination of online learning and hands-on class instruction. The class includes a total of 24 hours of instruction plus 8 hours of online instruction. Upon successful completion, participants will receive the American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, good 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. Class Dates: June 26 / 3-8 pm June 27 / 1-8 pm July 10 / 3-8 pm July 11 / 1-8 pm Plue 8 hours of online learning Fee: $150 plus $40 certification fee paid to the American Red Cross Online Registration: The City of South Lake Tahoe is currently hiring Lifeguards. Get your certification and apply to work with us in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. Apply Online at