Lifeguard Training

The Carroll REC offers 2–3 American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Classes each year.
These courses are typically offered in a blended learning format, which includes:

7 hours of online coursework to be completed prior to the first in-person session
21.5 hours of in-person training

Class Requirements:

Age: Participants must be at least 15 years old by the first day of class.
Class Size: Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 participants per session.
Pre-Course Swim Test: All participants must successfully complete a swim skills assessment prior to enrollment.

Upcoming Classes

Lifeguard Certification Course – Pre-Swim Registration

Please complete the form below to schedule your required pre-swim assessment for the Lifeguard Certification Course. This evaluation ensures participants meet the necessary swimming skills before beginning the course.

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

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Phone(Required)

Which Class Are You Interested In?(Required)

Certification

Recertification (Must Hold Current Certification)

Were you certified through the Carroll REC?(Required)

Yes

Dates Available for Pre-Swim Assessment(Required)

List three dates and times you are available for a pre-swim assessment. Availability must be Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Expiration Date(Required)

When does your current certification expire?

Current Certification(Required)

Where where you certified?

Pre-Swim Availability(Required)

List three dates and times you are available for a pre-swim assessment. Availability must be Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Pre-Course Swim Test

Part 1: Swim–Tread–Swim

Swim 150 yards continuously using freestyle or breaststroke (face must remain in the water; goggles allowed)
Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs
Swim an additional 50 yards using freestyle or breaststroke (face must remain in the water)

Part 2: Timed Event

Complete within 1 minute and 40 seconds (goggles not allowed)
Swim 20 yards
Surface dive to retrieve a 10-lb object from a depth of 7–10 feet
Return to the surface and swim back 20 yards on your back, holding the object above the water
Exit the pool without using a ladder or steps

Course Fee

Course fees are waived for eligible participants. Contact us to see if you qualify!

Interested in Joining?

If you’re interested in becoming certified or would like more information about upcoming classes, please contact Jessi @ [email protected]