Red Cross Classes

All Indianola Wellness Campus-hosted lifeguard classes are using the American Red Cross Blended Learning program.

Blended learning combines online learning with an in-person skills session where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency.
This is a blended learning course. You must present printed or electronic proof of completion of the online course to attend the class. The online course takes approximately 7 hours.

You must be able to complete the following physical prerequisite skills on the first day of class: prerequisite skills on the first day of class:
1. Swim 150 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, candidates will cross their arms, and then continue with a 50 yard swim.
3. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using only front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with both hands on the object, head at or near the surface and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
It is recommended you read the current American Red Cross manual prior to attending the course.

Already certified? Lifeguard certifications are valid for 2 years. To maintain your certification you must take a lifeguard review course no later than 30 days after your expiration date. After 30 days you will need to take the full certification course to be eligible to work as a lifeguard. Lifeguard review
participants must meet the physical prerequisite skills listed above.
It is recommended you read the current American Red Cross manual prior to attending the course.

For more information please email:

Casey Garcia

Red Cross Lifeguarding Full Certification

Branch: All Locations

Dates: 12/7/24 - 12/15/24

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The American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes are designed to teach you not only the basics in water safety but also the proper protocol when dealing with any emergencies around water. The Red Cross blends both traditional lecture style along with crucial hands-on training in order to teach you effective techniques to deliver prompt care to those in need. Learn how to respond safely and efficiently to water emergencies with lifeguard classes from the American Red Cross.

Program fees are non-refundable but unused portions may be applied to a credit. Credits expire after one year. Credits will not be given if you have not completed your online coursework by the beginning of the first classroom day. Credits will not be given in the event you are unable to complete the prerequisites, you do not successfully pass the course, or you fail to unregister prior to the first day of the course.

Class times are:

Saturdays: 8am-2pm

Sunday: 8am-2pm

All 4 days must be attended.

If you need to practice the prerequisites, please contact Casey Garcia.

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
	8/16/23	8/17/25	Online / Front Desk	$ 175.00	$ 225.00

Available Sessions

	Date(s)
	12/07/24 - 12/15/24 Must attend all dates: Sat 12/7, Sun 12/8, Sat 12/14, Sun 12/15 - Su,Sa - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm	Register Closes 11/30/2024

Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Class

Branch: All Locations

Dates: 12/28/24 - 12/29/24

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This class is for guards who need to renew their current certifications. If more than 30 days have passed since your certification expired, you must take the full certification class.

Program fees are non-refundable but unused portions may be applied to a credit. Credits expire after one year. Credits will not be given in the event you are unable to complete the prerequisites, you do not successfully pass the course, or you fail to unregister prior to the first day of the course.

Class Times:

Saturday 8am-2pm & Sunday 8am-2pm

Both days must be attended

Registration Information

	Open	Close	Register At	Member	Non-Member
	8/16/23	8/17/25	Online / Front Desk	$ 100.00	$ 150.00

Available Sessions

	Date(s)
	12/28/24 - 12/29/24 Must Attend both days - Su,Sa - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm	Register Closes 12/21/2024