Trainings and Certifications

LIFEGUARD TRAINING (Ages 15+) (Youth) (Adult)
These classes provide entry level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel can take over. Participants who successfully complete the lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years. This is a blended learning course, and the online portion must be completed before the class begins. The online portion will be sent after enrollment is complete. 

May 29-31 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Friday, 5:00-7:30 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 
$185/Member | $250/Non Member
Registration closes on May 22!



June 1-3 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
$185/Member | $250/Non Member
Registration closes on May 25!

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM (Ages 11-14) (Youth) 
This program helps to build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future lifeguards. Participants will improve their swimming skills, gain knowledge of water safety and rescue skills, and build confidence. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have received American Red Cross certificates in Basic Water Rescue, Pediatric CPR and First Aid, and Babysitters Training. 

Monday-Thursday, August 10-13
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
$185/Member | $250/Non Member

SENIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM (Ages 55+) (Adult) 
Have you wondered what it’s like to be a lifeguard? Do you want to build your skills in and around the water? Would you like to work here at the JCC and enjoy all of the perks of your FREE membership? Come take our new Senior lifeguard class! If you are interested in working here, you may be able to take the class for free!

These classes provide entry level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel can take over. Participants who successfully complete the lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years. 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, August 10-21
12:00-4:00 p.m.
$185/Member | $250/Non Member

Swim Prerequisites: 

(Prerequisite 1): 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. Maintain position at the surface of the water for two minutes by treading water using only your legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both;

 
(Prerequisite 2): Complete a timed event within one minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive to retrieve a 10 pound brick from 9-10 feet of water. 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 of or near the surface. Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.
 

Refund and Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to pass the prerequisite swim on the first day of the course, you will not receive a refund. If you would like to try a later class, you may transfer at no charge. 

If you cancel your enrollment in a class more than one week in advance, you will receive a refund, MINUS a $25 cancellation fee. If you cancel your enrollment less than a week before the start date, you will receive a refund, MINUS a $100 cancellation fee.

If you fail to show up the day of the course without notifying us, there will be no refund issued.
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