American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Course: November 7 & 14
Is this the right class for me?
The American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard course is restricted to use in facilities that are 5 ft deep or less.
Read Detailed Course Information Here
How it Works
- Take an online course and at-home-final at your own pace. You will be emailed these after you pay.
- Come to the instructional days of this course. There will be swimming portions and classroom portions.
What is blended training?
Students complete an online training course and an at-home final before the course. This at-home work takes about 8 hours. Then candidates come to the instructor-led session.
Location:
PRO Swim Academy
681 Meacham Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Cost:
$299
Prerequisites:
- Must be 15 years old on the last day of the course.
- Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles are allowed.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:
■ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
■ Submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.
■ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Certification Requirements:
■Successfully complete the online course and at-home-final.
■Attend and participate in all class sessions.
■Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
■Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
■Pass Shallow Water Lifeguarding Skills final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period:
American Red Cross certificate for Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED: 2 years
Participant Text:
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (EBook, included in the cost of course)
For more information email info@chicagolifeguard.com or call/text 847.921.7022
All the information needed about the course will be emailed after you register and pay.
Instructors
RJ
Ryan McAlister
Contact us
- Ryan McAlister
- ry••••n@chi••••d.com
- 847.921.7022
Location
Classifications
Levels
- Lifeguard Course