Lifeguard Certification Course (Format: Online + Classroom) SJCC

READ THE INFORMATION BELOW FULLY BEFORE REGISTERING:

THIS IS A 3-DAY COURSE
Course Sessions:
Friday, April 11, 4:00-8:00p
Saturday, April 12, 8:00a-6:00p
Sunday, April 13, 8:00a-6:00p

This is a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water, 7 feet or more) with CPR AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for 2 years.

Course Format:  Online Course + Classroom / Swimming Pool Instruction.  After registering here, (and within 24 hours, not immediate) participant will recieve an email from American Red Cross with instructions for accessing the online course. The online course content (16 modules) is designed to be completed in approximately 6 hours, with each module taking between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. Student may require more or less time to complete each module.  This takes the place of 6 extra hours of classroom instruction time.  Student must plan to complete all of the assigned online course modules at least 2 days prior to the corresponding in-person session. 

Prerequisites:
To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session.

To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation, which includes two parts and takes place during the first in-person session.

 ■ Prerequisite 1: Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.

 ■ Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive  (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.

During the first in-person session, you will be required to provide proof of age and identity. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver’s license, state identification card, passport, or birth certificate. If a birth certificate is used to provide proof of age, an additional form of identification with a photo is also needed to provide proof of identity.

Instructor Bio:
Course instructor, Tukz Taaca, is co-owner of Safety First CPR & Safety Training, LLC and has an extensive background in aquatic safety. With 25+ years of experience, he has taught swim lessons and lifeguard certification courses through a variety of systems such as the American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates and the YMCA. He has taught for such organization as The Walt Disney World Company and the YMCA of Florida's First Coast. He currently teaches STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathmatics) at Duval Charter School at Flagler Center K-8. Come learn under one of the best!

Next Steps:
1. Register for the course here. After doing so, you will receive an automated email confirmation.  Read it and save it.

2. Watch for another email from American Red Cross to arrive within approx 24 hours and this will contain the information about how to access your online course.

3. Purchase the following items before the course starts:
 Lifeguard whistle & hip pack, $8.99 here on Amazon
 CPR face mask, $6.99 here on Amazon
 (May purchase from these links or elsewhere.)

4. Complete your online course. IT MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO APRIL 11, 4p OR YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE.

5. Practice your physical skills as listed above under Prerequisites. Those will be tested in the water first on the first day.

Refund policy:
The base price fee of the course is refundable under the terms below.  The registration fees are non-refundable.

13-8 days before the start event, 80% refund. 
From 4-7 days before the event, 75% refund. 
From 2-3 days before the event, 50% refund. 
Day before and no-shows, non-refundable.