The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Participants must participate in all scheduled sessions. Advanced Registration is Required.
Sunday, February 20, 2022 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday, February 21, 2022 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Sunday, February 27, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location:
Scranton JCC | 601 Jefferson Ave Scranton, PA 18510

Cost: $265 | JCC Member Discount $225 (Course fees include $60 non-refundable deposit).

Participants must be at least 15 years old by the end of the certification course.

$60 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. Balance is due by Sunday, February 20, 2022. Once participants pass the pretest, they will be given a link to complete the online portion of the course. All online material must be completed prior to the second skill session. Participants will not be allowed to participate in the course if the online work is not completed. No refund will be issued. Participation in all skill sessions is required.

Pre-Course Requirements:
1. Swim 300 continuous yards performing Freestyle or Breaststroke or a combination of both. You must do this showing rhythmical breathing (face/eyes must be in the water and breathing to the side). You may wear goggles.

2. Tread Water two (2) minutes using legs only. You must remain vertical in the water head must remain out of the water. You may not use your arms to assist.

3. You must complete the following within a time of 1:40 (you may NOT wear goggles for this portion of the
test. If you wear contact lens you should bring a container to remove them) Start in the water at the shallow end of the pool. Swim to the deep end of the pool. There will be a 10 lb weight at the bottom of the pool. When you get to the weight surface dive (head first or feet first) to the bottom of the pool to retrieve the weight. Once you make contact, you must keep both hands on the weight for the remainder of the test, using your legs to kick. Swim back to the starting point using only your legs keeping two hands on the weight. Kick on your back to return to the shallow end of the pool where you started. Place the brick on the wall and climb out without using the ladder.

Lifeguard certification includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer including AED and First Aid. Lifeguard Certification is valid for 2 years.