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The 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 care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.

To enroll in the Lifeguard course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation that includes the following:

Two Distance/Times Events
  1. Swim freestyle or breaststroke 150 yards, tread water without using arms for 2 minutes, swim 50 yards. Goggles may be used.
  2. Swim 20 yards, do a surface dive to depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound diving brick from the bottom and return to the surface, swim 20 yards holding the brick at the surface, then climb out of the pool. Goggles may not be used.


Class includes Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED training.

*Fee will be reimbursed if you are hired by the Town*

Students should come prepared with:
*pen & paper
*comfortable clothing
*suit & towel
*Lunch/Snack/Water Bottle

January Class
 Classes are two weekends . Students must attend all classes. Brochure listed incorrect dates.
                                                          GHS Pool                                 Classroom
Saturday,January 4:                  10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.                7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 5:                       7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 
Saturday, January 11:                11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.                7:00-11:00 a.m.   (Academy)
Sunday, January12                     7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

April Class
Class will meet Sunday, April 13 through Thursday April 17.
Sunday, April 13: 2:30-6:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-3;00 p.m.
Pool/Classroom time will be sent out later.

Class time may be added or subtracted depending on the progress of the class.
Note: Participants that are hired by the Town will have their class fee reimbursed.

Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Lifeguard Training -January 2025 
15y - 99y N/A SuSa  01/04/2025 - 01/12/2025
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Glastonbury High School Pool 		$335.00 Res, $335.00 Non-Res
10 seat(s) available
 
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Lifeguard Training - Spring 
15y - 99y N/A SuMTuWTh  04/13/2025 - 04/17/2025
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View Locations 		$335.00 Res, $335.00 Non-Res
16 seat(s) available
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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