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Red Cross Certifications

As a Red Cross student, you will obtain the most up-to-date lifesaving knowledge and skills to respond when moments matter confidently. Our comprehensive courses include First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding, and Water Safety Instruction.

 

Lifeguard Class

Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills and comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR, and AED training, is valid for two years.
 

Prerequisites:

Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion. 

Prerequisites: 

  • Must be at least 15 years of age by the end of training. 
  • Pass swim skills evaluation: 300 Swim, 2-minute tread, and a timed brick test.
  • Finish the online blended learning session before the first day of the course. 

Date        Days        Time         Ages         Location      Price             Code

3/31-4/2   FSSu       TBD          15+            COVE           $165/$175     8538
4/21-4/23 FSSu       TBD          15+            COVE           $165/$175     8539

5/12-514  FSSu       TBD          15+            COVE           $165/$175     8540

Water Safety Instructor Class

Our detailed course trains instructor candidates to teach all of the Swimming and Water Safety program courses to all age groups, plus Learn-to-Swim Levels 4-6 and Adult Swim. This certification is the gold standard and provides the most comprehensive training for swim instructors.
 

Prerequisites:

Must pass a pre-course swimming skills test before taking lifeguarding courses.

Candidates must demonstrate and proficiently complete of the
following:
  • 300-Yard Swim
  • Two-Minute Tread
  • A Timed Brick Test

Be at least 16 years of age by the end of training.

Pass swim skills evaluation:

Candidates must demonstrate and proficiently complete 25 yards of the
following strokes:
  • Front Crawl
  • Back Crawl
  • Breaststroke
  • Sidestroke
  • Elementary Backstroke
  • Butterfly

Maintain back float for 1 minute.

Maintain back float for 1 minute.

Maintain treading water for one minute.

Lifeguard Instructor Class

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Trains Lifeguarding Instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. 

Prerequisites: 

  • Minimum age: 17 years 
  • Possess a current Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED 
  • Complete the online session for the Lifeguarding Instructor course 
  • Complete the pre-course session. 

Date             Days             Time               Ages         Location      Price                Code
3/13-3/15     MTW             TBD                17+            COVE           $275/300          8541  

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We’re excited to announce the addition of The Cove® Summer Pass – 2023!

  • Pass is valid May 19 through September 4, 2023
  • On sale NOW until Memorial Day (May 29, 2023)