Looking to become a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard? Look no further than the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center. Our Lifeguard Instructors are fully certified by the American Red Cross, meaning you’ll receive a nationally recognized course that will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a lifeguard. Our innovative teaching approach combines online learning with hands-on activities and lectures, making it easy to fit our courses around your busy schedule. And with professional-level training in breathing, cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses, you’ll be fully prepared to respond to any aquatic emergency with confidence. Join us today and take the first step towards becoming a certified lifeguard.
PREREQUISITES
1. Must be 15 year or older
2. Swim tread Swim
3. Swim 150 yards (combination of breaststroke and freestyle)
4. Tread water for 2 mins using only legs
5. 50 more yards
6. Time Event:
Swim 20 yards diving down a depth of 8-12 feet to retrieve a 10 lb. brick. Return to starting point and exit without stairs or ladder in under 1min 40 sec. Entire sequence must be done without goggles’
Once you have successfully completed the Skill Assessment we will sign you up for the blending learning position of the class. This must be completed before the first in person class.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I miss a class?
Unfortunately, to become certified, you must attend all class sessions. We practice skills many times, but they build upon each other.
How long is my certification good for?
Two years
What certifications am I getting when I sign up for the Lifeguard Class?
You will be trained as a lifeguard and become first aid, CPR, and AED certified.
Due to our facility’s needs, we also added waterpark training so that you will become certified in the waterpark.
How do I access the online training?
You will complete the above prerequisite skills on the first night of class. Once you pass the prerequisites, we will sign you up for the online training. Your instructor will show you directions for logging in from home.
Lifeguard & Waterpark Lifeguard
Through a blended learning style course, you will learn skills to gain employment as a lifeguard in a waterpark or pool setting. You must be 15 years old and pass a swimming skills assessment. Skill assessments will be given before the first day of the in-person class to set up a Skill assessment you can email Jenetter@biparks.org.
Lifeguard Instructor Course
Through a blended learning style class, learn to teach a lifeguard course from beginning to end. You must be 17 years old and possess a current lifeguard certification. Skill assessment and polish will be completed in the first class. Due to the nature of this course, teaching assignments will be delivered two weeks before the class, and registration will be closed without instructor approval.
Program Contact Information:
Jenette Reneau
Aquatic Program Administrator
Office: 206.842.2302 #102
jenetter@biparks.org
