Lifeguard Certification BLENDED LEARNING We are pleased to offer one of the top ranked Lifeguarding programs in the State! Lifeguards are always in demand and if you are committed to helping prevent drownings this is the class for you. In this program you will learn CPR/FA/AED, water skills, classroom work in which you will have valuable information from trainers with years of experience. Instructors: Mary Kay Gavitt and Karen Creaser. Prerequisites: Must be 15 years of age on or before the final exam. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating rhythmic breathing, candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on your back or side is not allowed and swim goggles may be used. You must also be able to thread water for 2 minutes using only the legs with your hands under your armpits, complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Students must pass all the water and written test with an 80% or higher. MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS AND COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION OF CLASS PRIOR TO THE FIRST MEETING DATE. You will be required to pay $35 online to the American Red Cross when you are sent the link for the online portion of the class.