For students seeking employment with us:

Our Lifeguard Instructor Courses are 50% OFF for students seeking employment with The Swimming Swan at either Christopher High School Aquatics Center or at any of our partnership facilities.  You must pass the class, be recommended for hire and work the entire duration of the 2023 summer season in order to then receive a 50% credit for this course.

1. Attend and Participate in all class sessions and activities
2. Demonstrate competency in all required skills. No goggles will be allowed
3. Pass the final skills scenario
4. You must complete all four practice-teaching assignments during the Lifeguard Instructor Course.
5. Successfully pass the written final exam with an 80% or better

1. Proof of Age
2. Completed Pre-Course 7 Hour Online Learning Certification
3. Proof of your current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
4. Download Course Material
   • Lifeguarding Instructor Manual
5. Bathing suit, towel, no bikinis allowed
6. Sunscreen
7. Pen or Pencil, paper for note taking
8. CPR Mask (you can purchase online while registering to receive on Day 1 in-class session)
9. Wear comfortable clothes; bring a light sweater in case of cooler weather.
10. Lunch or Lunch money (Lunch break will be given each day)

Refund Policy: 

There are no refunds once the course has been registered for and payment has been received. This policy includes: students who do not pass the prerequisites or do not attend all classes for the entire duration of class, do not pass Red Cross required skills with proficiency or do not pass the written final with a minimum score of 80 percent.

Class Transfer: 

Students can opt to transfer classes to another date. Class transfers are allowed a total of one time and transfer requests must be submitted on a  Class Transfer Form at least 48 hours prior to the start date of the original class start date. All transfer classes must be completed within 6 months of the original class start date. All class transfer requests are $50.

Cancelled Class:

The Swimming Swan LLC., reserves the right to cancel any classes at any time. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be given OR students will be given the option to transfer classes to another date with no additional fees.

48 Hour New Student Enrollment:

No new students are allowed to enroll into a course within 48 hours of a course start date. There are no exceptions to this rule and the online coursework. must be completed prior to the first in-class session.

No Visitors:

Only registered students are allowed on the pool deck and/or in the classroom during class. All visitors must wait outside in the parking lot OR leave the premises until class is over for the day.

Blended Learning Internet Requirements: 

Chrome is recommended when logging into the Blended Learning Course for your online course work. Do not use Internet Explorer. If you are using Safari or Firefox , you must go to your internet settings and turn off any popup blockers for the course to work correctly. You should use a laptop or desktop computer, we do not advise you use a cell phone to complete your online course work.

Is this an American Red Cross Certification? Yes. This is valid for 2 years.

How old do I need to be to take the class? 17 years old on the first day of class.

To become a lifeguard, do I need to be a perfect swimmer? No, you must however be able to swim 300 yards continuously either front crawl or breaststroke, tread water in the deep end for 2 minutes, retrieve a 10 lb. weight from the deep end and swim 20 yards with the weight, and exit the pool without the use of a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds. The brick portion of the swimming test is generally the most difficult so practicing prior to the start of your class is strongly recommended.

What if I cannot pass the swim test? Unfortunately, if you cannot pass the test, you are unable to continue to participate in the class. You can however complete a transfer request form and pay the $50 fee to schedule a future class.

What if I already have my CPR/First Aid Certification, do I need to retake this portion of the Lifeguard class? Yes, you must participate in all classes of the Lifeguard Certification Course which includes the CPR/First Aid portions. No trainings are optional.

Can I attend one class in one certification class and then attend the second day’s class in another certification class offered at a different date? No, you may not break up the classes. All classes of your Certification Course must be completed during the time frame allotted for the class. This is normally over a weekend period. If you need a different class date; complete the Transfer Request Form. You must let us know at least 48 hours PRIOR to your class date.

Are there weekday classes? No, our courses are on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday.

Do I have to complete the online training course before the first day of class? Yes, this is mandatory and what makes this course, blended learning format. You will not be permitted to attend the in-class session without bringing your online certification verification to class with you as proof.

How long does the online portion of class take? The online blended learning portion of the course is 7 hours long. A printed copy verifying this portion is complete must be brought to the first day of class in order to participate in the in-class session.

Is there a lunch break for the all-day training class? Yes, we provide a 1 Hour Lunch Break where you are free to leave and purchase lunch OR you can bring your lunch with you to class.

How long does it take to receive my certification? Certificates are available within 72 hours of class completion. They will be emailed to you from the Red Cross.

Where do I find the latest Lifeguard Manual? Click Here to download the latest American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual.

Where do I access my certification? 

A. By Logging into the Learning Center with the username and password you created when you began the Blended Learning online portion of your course.

B. Click on; My Learning, My Transcripts, and then Print.

C. For any help; call 1-800-Red-Cross