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This is for people who have never held a lifeguard position before or who do not currently have a valid lifeguard certification. All candidates must at least meet the minimum requirements. This training course is open to everyone. Wondering what you should bring the first day of class? Click here

 

Minimum Lifeguard Certification Requirements:

 

Demonstrate ability to swim a continuous 300 yards using freestyle, breaststroke, or a  combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

 

Demonstrate the ability to successfully retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water successfully.

 

Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

All participants are required to attend all days of class

 

Participants that are able to successfully complete all aspects of the lifeguard course for the professional rescuer will receive an American Red Cross Certificate, which is valid for 2 years. The certificate will indicate that participants have successfully received and completed the Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid course for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.

 

 

Course participants will learn:

 

  • First Aid Skills/CPR/AED Skills

  • Effective Scanning/Surveillance Techniques

  • Injury Prevention

  • Victim Recognition

  • Professional rescue skills

  • Emergency Breathing Skills

  • Implementing Emergency Action Plans

  • Basic Water Rescue Skills 

  • Facility Safety

  • Cardiac Emergencies  

  • Preventative Lifeguard Training

  • Head, Neck or back injury skills

  • Communication Skills

  • Teamwork

 

 

Other Info.

 

  • Lifeguard Course: In-person course format 25 hrs. 20 min.

  • Cost of Class: $285

  • Dates: TBD

  • Location: TBD

  • Acceptable forms of Payment: PayPal

  • Attendance during all scheduled days is mandatory in order to pass the course.

Being a lifeguard is a fun and rewarding experience. As a lifeguard you will primarily be responsible for the safety and of each person that patronizes your aquatic facility. Each day on the job presents you with new situations and challenges and no workday is ever the same. Guards must always be prepared to react to a situation at a moments notice.

 

We are proud to have partnered with the American Red Cross to provide local aquatic safety training in the Atlanta area. As an American Red Cross training provider our lifeguard training courses are open to everyone. Currently, we offer lifeguard training certification and lifeguard recertification classes. 

 

Lifeguard certification courses are for individuals who have never taken a lifeguard certification class before. If you are already a certified lifeguard and need to renew your certification, we offer recertification classes. Only individuals who have never held a lifeguard position before or who do not currently have a valid lifeguard certification are eligible for this particular class. All candidates must at least meet the minimum requirements. This training course is open to everyone.

 

All-Star Swim Academy of Atlanta specializes in providing year-round private swim lessons for kids and adults in the Atlanta area. We're dedicated to providing affordable and customized private swim lessons that make learning to swim an attainable goal for everyone! We also offer a professional lifeguard service which travels to your home or community pool for your convenience. Contact us to find out more!

 

All-Star Swim Academy of Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 30312

info@allstarswimmers.net

Tel: 404-939-0607

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Full Course Option:

 

  • For new students or those who need to review the course materials

  • Must complete a 2-hour online course before class

  • Certification valid for 2 years

  • Cost: $65 plus $21.60 paid to the Red Cross for the online course

 

Challenge Option:

 

  • For students who know their skills and do not need the online review

  • Be prepared to demonstrate skills during the skill session

  • Certification valid for 2 years

  • Cost: $65

Lifeguard Recertification
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Recertification is available for Certified Lifeguards, which will include a written test and skills verification.  Students should come to the class prepared to demonstrate proficiency in all skills, as well as pass the “multiple choice” written test. Only new skills will be reviewed. It is highly recommended to review the 2012 Red Cross Manual to be knowledgeable in the new materials (See information regarding manual above) For those requiring only CPR/AED for the Professional there is a possibility of participating in only that section of the recertification course, yet we do recommend the entire course.

 

Lifeguarding Review Course:

 

  • The Minimum Requirements: Current Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED oNote: If the Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate is expired, participants must take the full Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding course.

  • The review course is designed to review the lifeguarding skills and core knowledge points required to recertify in lifeguarding.

  • Course Length: 12 hours, 50 minutes

  • Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding that includes first aid, professional-level CPR and AED in one certificate.

  • Cost: $150

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