Lifeguard Training & Certification Course

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training & Certification Course

Welcome to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Certification Program offered by Charles River Aquatics (CRA) at the Boston Sports Institute (BSI). 

 

REGISTER for Lifeguard Training & Certification

Charles River Aquatics American Red Cross Lifeguard Training & Certification Course

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Certification Course is the first step in the process of becoming a certified Red Cross Lifeguard.  Upon successful completion of this Lifeguard Training Course, you will receive a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, which is valid for two years and is accepted nationwide. 
 
*This Lifeguard Training and Certification Course is NOT a learn-to-swim program.  The prerequisites listed below MUST be met in order to participate.  Carefully review the requirements BEFORE registering.*
 

Successful completion of this course does not guarantee employment as a lifeguard.  It provides the credentials required to seek employment as a lifeguard.  

This CRA Lifeguard Training Course uses a blended model requiring completion of an online segment BEFORE attending the in-person portion of the course. It includes both evaluation of hands-on skills as well as a written test.

The following prerequisites MUST be met to participate in this course.  

Age: Students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course.

Qualifications

These skills will be tested on the first day of the in-person portion of the course:

1) 300-yard swim–Freestyle or Breaststroke 

2) Tread water for 2 minutes–legs only

3) Retrieve a 10 lb. weight from the bottom in 7 feet of water, bring the weight to the surface, swim 20 yards carrying the weight (using legs only) and exit the pool with the weight without using a ladder.  Total time allotted for this task is 100 seconds.  

Course Schedule

Once registered, the Red Cross will send the participant the online module.  This portion of the course takes approximately 7 hours and MUST be completed before attending the in-person portion of the class. 

The in-person segment is an additional 20 hours.

In-person, 10am-5pm -- MON-WED -- April 15-17, 2024

Cost:

$350

We look forward to starting you on your journey to becoming an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard!

WHERE:

Competition Pool and Teaching Pool

Boston Sports Institute

900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA