Lifeguard Class
Red Cross lifeguarding students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class. Some facilities will not hire lifeguards until they are 16.
In-person Classes
Blended Classes
- An in-person Lifeguard Class takes approximately 28 hours to complete.
Blended Classes
- A blended class allows for more flexibility and less time spent at the pool.
- The online section must be completed before the in-person class meets.
- Swim skills are still required.
Needed each day;
Girls - a ONE piece swimsuit, warm change of clothes (sweatpants & sweatshirt), t-shirt & shorts, tennis shoes, two towels.
Boys - swim trunks or jammers, warm change of clothes (sweatpants & sweatshirt), t-shirt & shorts, tennis shoes, two towels.
There is a possibility we will finish early on the last day. But, that is not a guarantee. Please be prepared to stay until the class is dismissed each day. Completion of the class DOES not guarantee certification as a Lifeguard.
Girls - a ONE piece swimsuit, warm change of clothes (sweatpants & sweatshirt), t-shirt & shorts, tennis shoes, two towels.
Boys - swim trunks or jammers, warm change of clothes (sweatpants & sweatshirt), t-shirt & shorts, tennis shoes, two towels.
- Please arrive at class 10 minutes early.
- This is a physically active class. We will be moving, swimming, and performing first-aid activities. Your hair will get wet.
- Please bring your lunch, snacks, and drinks. We will not be breaking for lunch. Class will be held while we eat.
- The classroom is usually cold. Prepare for this.
- Artificial eyelashes do not fair well in a lifeguard class. Wearing goggles is not permitted.
- It is not recommended to dye your hair the week before a lifeguard class.
- It is not recommended to highlight your hair for at least 48 hours before or after a lifeguard class.
There is a possibility we will finish early on the last day. But, that is not a guarantee. Please be prepared to stay until the class is dismissed each day. Completion of the class DOES not guarantee certification as a Lifeguard.
Refunds
Cancellation Policy: It is participants’ responsibility to notify the instructor within (72) hours prior to the start date of the class. Cancellations made within (72) hours or greater, are entitled to a full refund.
No-show Refund Policy:
NO-SHOWS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED WHATSOEVER.
Prerequisites:
Failure to pass the pre-requisites will result in the inability to take the American Red Cross Lifeguard course; however, it is at the instructor discretion to supplement similar courses in place of the full Lifeguard Course. Example – Shallow water lifeguard vs deep water lifeguard. A partial refund (50%) will be issued to students who were unable to successfully complete the pre-requisites and who choose to not take a similar course in its place.
Cancellation Policy: It is participants’ responsibility to notify the instructor within (72) hours prior to the start date of the class. Cancellations made within (72) hours or greater, are entitled to a full refund.
No-show Refund Policy:
NO-SHOWS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED WHATSOEVER.
Prerequisites:
Failure to pass the pre-requisites will result in the inability to take the American Red Cross Lifeguard course; however, it is at the instructor discretion to supplement similar courses in place of the full Lifeguard Course. Example – Shallow water lifeguard vs deep water lifeguard. A partial refund (50%) will be issued to students who were unable to successfully complete the pre-requisites and who choose to not take a similar course in its place.
To pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course students must meet the following requirements:
- Able to swim 300 yards consecutively in the following order. (no goggles)
- 150 swim
- 2 minute tread with hands out of the water
- 150 swim
- Perform the diving brick test within 1 minute 40 seconds (no goggles)
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
- Retrieve the 10 lbs diving brick and swim back to the starting point
- Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet
- Swim 20 yards
- Pass all rescue skill scenarios.
- Pass all CPR skill scenarios.
- Pass the written exam with a score of 80% or better.
*MUST have at least 8 registered per class.
Location
Pocahontas Aquatic Center
300 Geneva Drive
Pocahontas, AR
Location
Pocahontas Aquatic Center
300 Geneva Drive
Pocahontas, AR
May 21-23, 2025
Blended Learning
Blended Learning
Cost: $225 per person
A link will be sent after registration to join the blended learning class.