Lifeguard Training & Certification
Lifeguard Training & Certification at Velo-CT provides entry-level participants 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 take over.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
All participants must be:
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at least 15 years of age prior to the first scheduled session,
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able to tread water for two (2) minutes,
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able to swim 300 yards continuously.
Approximate Time:
20 hours combined in water and in classroom
8 hours online pre-course work to be completed prior to first scheduled session
Lifeguard Review & Recertification
An abbreviated Lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
All participants must have a current Lifeguard Certificate (or expired no more than 30 days). Participants must bring a CPR Mask for the class, it will be $30/mask if we have to provide it.
Approximate Time:
8 hours
Private Group
Our Staff will work with you to schedule the in water and classroom portion of this course.
Schedule around times that work for you as an individual, or schedule with a few friends and schedule a course together!
This format offers the flexibility to accommodate your busy schedule.
Lifeguard Training & Certification
Private - Group
$500 per participant
Minimum participants: 4
Maximum participants: 10
Lifeguard Review & Recertification
Private - Group
$325 per participant
Minimum participants: 3
Maximum participants: 10
Please note: Fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to successfully complete the course, you will not be refunded
Group
Register for a pre-scheduled, multi-day course. Participants must attend sessions scheduled for the course.
Lifeguard Training & Certification
$425 per participant
Lifeguard Review & Recertification
$275 per participant
Upcoming Courses:
Lifeguard Training & Certification
Upcoming Dates
Lifeguard Training & Certification:
June 5th to June 7th
Times: Times: Friday, June 5th 4:00pm - 8:00pm - Saturday June 6th & Sunday June 7th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Lifeguard Re-Certification
Upcoming Dates
Lifeguard Training & Certification:
June 7th
Time: Times: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Please note: Fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to successfully complete the course, you will not be refunded