#### Is this the right class for me?

The American Red Cross Lifeguard course is the universal certificate accepted at most pools and beaches in the U.S. If you don't have a job yet or were told to get certified, this is the class for you. A few facilities use different programs, but they train their own lifeguards after hiring.

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##### How it Works

1. Take an online course at your own pace.

2. Come to the three instructional days of this course. Each day will have swimming and classroom portions.

##### What is blended training?

Students complete an online training course before the course. This at-home work takes about 6 hours. Then candidates come to the instructor-led sessions.

####MORE FLEXIBILITY!

If needed, you can replace the 3rd day of your course with one from this list, after your 2nd day. Just tell us during your course.

Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

#### Location:

Briarwood Country Club

355 Deerfield Road

Deerfield, IL 60015-4497

##### Prerequisites:

1. Must be 15 years old on the last day of the course.
2. On the first day of class, you will take a swimming test to ensure it is safe for you to take the course. This American Red Cross requirement is non-waivable. We cannot teach you these skills during the course:

Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
• Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both
(You must know how to do either a front crawl or a breaststroke with breathing. You cannot swim with your head out of the water. The Red Cross requires this. We won't be able to teach you how to swim during the course.)

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
• Submerge to a depth of 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

#### Certification Requirements:

■Successfully complete the online course.

■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 Lifeguarding final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent.

I#### Certificate Issued and Validity Period:

American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED: 2 years

s#### Participant Text:

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (eBook, included in the cost of the course)

For more information, email info@chicagolifeguard.com or call/text 847.921.7022

tAll information about the course will be emailed after you register and pay.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Course: May 26, June 1 & 2