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Specialized Aquatics
Lifeguard Prerequisites
- A 300 yard continuous swim: front crawl and breaststroke.
- A 2 minute tread.
- Swim 20 yards and retrieve a 10-pound brick in 7 - 10 ft.
- Lifeguard Instructor Review
- Lifeguard Training Course
- Lifeguard Training Review
- Water Safety Instructor Course
- Lifeguard Instructor Course
- CPR/AED/First Aid Course
- Junior Lifeguard
- Junior Swim Instructor
This in-person Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is the required course for all Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers to re-certify. During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session with their peers and a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. Lifeguarding Instructors and ITs may also choose to attend a brief "test out" session following this course to gain a basic-level Lifeguarding certification.
| $50 Members | $70 Non-members
For a copy of your digital certification, please visit Red Cross Digital Certificate.
This American Red Cross Lifeguard certification class includes Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Attendance at all class sessions and successful completion are required to receive certification. A lunch break will be provided. Ages 15 and up.
| $165 Members | $185 Non-members
For a copy of your digital certification, please visit Red Cross Digital Certificate.
This American Red Cross Lifeguard Review is for those who are currently certified in Lifeguarding. This recertification class includes Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Attendance at all class sessions and successful completion are required to receive certification. Ages 16 and up.
| $65 Members | $85 Non-members
Download | Lifeguard Manual
Through classroom learning and hands on experience, the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course prepares you to teach people of all ages to swim and to be safe in, on and around water. Attendance at all class sessions and successful completion are required to receive certification Lunch breaks will be provided. Ages 16 and up.
| $200 Members | $220 Non-members
Download manuals from Red Cross Learning Center. Click on the Water Safety.
Download | Water Safety Instructor Manual
Download | Swimming and Water Safety Manual
Become certified to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogens classes. This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. There is a $37 non-refundable fee due to the American Red Cross for the online pre-course. You will receive instructions on how to complete this at the time of sign up. Participants should bring a lunch. Ages 17 and up.
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.
The Junior Lifeguard Program introduces participants to skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Participants will learn communication and decision-making skills, and the basic responsibilities of a lifeguard. The program does not certify participants in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Participants must pass basic swimming skills test prior to registration. Ages 11 – 14 years old. Bring swim suit, towel, change of clothes, and lunch. Participants will have a chance to shadow guard during class. A lunch break will be provided.
Tuesday-Friday | June 22-25 | 10 am - 5 pm
FBAC Instructor | $75 Members/$100 Non-members
(Monday, July 19 is a Junior Guard competition off-site. This is optional, but highly encouraged. Please contact Ashley Muñoz at 972.919.8752 for details.
Tuesday-Friday | July 6-9 | 10 am - 5 pm
FBAC Instructor | $75 Members/$100 Non-members
(Monday, July 19 is a Junior Guard competition off-site. This is optional, but highly encouraged. Please contact Ashley Muñoz at 972.919.8752 for details.
Water.Adventure.Leader.Knowledge Program (W.A.L.K)
FBAC Instructor | $110 Members/$150 Non-members
Sign up your kiddo up for two camps for a discounted price through our W.A.L.K. Program. Your child will go through one of the Junior Lifeguarding courses as well as the Junior Swim Instructor course. Each participant will learn the basic lifeguarding responsibilities one week and the following learn the proper techniques of teaching swim lesson all through safety in and around the water. Both camps will have the opportunity for participants to shadow actual lifeguards and swim instructors.
The Junior Swim Instructor Program introduces participants to skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. Participants will learn communication and learn the proper techniques of teaching swim lessons. The program does not certify participants in the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course. Participants must pass basic swimming skills test on the first day of class. Ages 11 – 14 years old. Bring swim suit, towel, change of clothes, and snack.
Monday-Thursday | July 12-15 | 4-7 pm
FBAC Instructor | $60 Members/$85 Non-members
Water.Adventure.Leader.Knowledge Program (W.A.L.K)
FBAC Instructor | $110 Members/$150 Non-members
Sign you kiddo up for two camps for a discounted price through our W.A.L.K. Program. Your child will go through one of the Junior Lifeguarding courses as well as the Junior Swim Instructor course. Each participant will learn the basic lifeguarding responsibilities one week and the following learn the proper techniques of teaching swim lesson all through safety in and around the water. Both camps will have the opportunity for participants to shadow actual lifeguards and swim instructors.