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All of the courses are administered by Jonathan Murray, a certified Red Cross Instructor. Certification validity varies between certifications, but recertification can be completed until 30 days past the expiration date on the individuals certificate.
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The class is $275 total, including the $50 non-refundable deposit. Please click the button below to be taken to the registration page! Further details are below.
Lifeguarding
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Swim Test
1. Minimum age: 15 years
2. Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Recertification participants do not have to take prerequisites until the day of the course.
New Certification
March Course-Blended Learning
Dates:
March 14th, 15th, and 16th (3 Days Total)
Times:
March 14th 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
March 15th 9am-6:30pm
March 16th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
Batastini Rec Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd, Providence, RI 02909
Behind Pleasant View Elementary School
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
First April Course-Blended Learning
Dates:
April 11th, 12th, and 13th (3 Days Total)
Times:
April 11th 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
April 12th 9am-6:30pm
April 13th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
Batastini Rec Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd, Providence, RI 02909
Behind Pleasant View Elementary School
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
Second April Course-Blended Learning
Dates:
April 25th, 26th, and 27th (3 Days Total)
Times:
April 25th 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
April 26th 9am-6:30pm
April 27th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
First May Course-Blended Learning(FULL Please either join the next course)
Dates:
May 9th, 10th, and 11th (3 Days Total)
Times:
May 9th 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
May 10th 9am-6:30pm
May 11th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
Second May Course-Blended Learning(FULL Please either join the next course)
Dates:
May 23rd, 24th, and 25th (3 Days Total)
Times:
May 23rd 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
May 24th 9am-6:30pm
May 25th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
First June Course-Blended Learning
Dates:
June 13th, 14th, and 15th (3 Days Total)
Times:
June 13th 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
June 14th 9am-6:30pm
June 15th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
Second June Course-Blended Learning(FULL)
Dates:
June 27th, 28th, and 29th (3 Days Total)
Times:
June 27th 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
June 28th 9am-6:30pm
June 29th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
July Course-Blended Learning
Dates:
July 11th, 12th, and 13th (3 Days Total)
Times:
July 11th 6pm-8:30pm(Introduction and Swim Test)
July 12th 9am-6:30pm
July 13th 9am-6:30pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$275 (Non-refundable $50 deposit required to register)
Yes this is the SAME class other places will charge you $400 for.
MUST COMPLETE ONLINE PORTION BEFORE BEGINNING COURSE
WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU SHORTLY AFTER FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM
Recertification/review
February Recertification Course
Date:
February 22nd
Times:
February 22nd 9am-6:15pm
Location:
Batastini Rec Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd, Providence, RI 02909
Behind Pleasant View Elementary School
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
First March Recertification Course
Date:
March 8th
Times:
March 8th 9am-6:15pm
Location:
Batastini Rec Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd, Providence, RI 02909
Behind Pleasant View Elementary School
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
Second March Recertification Course
Date:
March 29th
Times:
March 29th 9am-6:15pm
Location:
Batastini Rec Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd, Providence, RI 02909
Behind Pleasant View Elementary School
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
First April Recertification Course
Date:
April 5th
Times:
April 5th 9am-6:15pm
Location:
Batastini Rec Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd, Providence, RI 02909
Behind Pleasant View Elementary School
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
Second April Recertification Course
Date:
April 19th
Times:
April 19th 9am-6:15pm
Location:
Batastini Rec Center
50 Obadiah Brown Rd, Providence, RI 02909
Behind Pleasant View Elementary School
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
First May Recertification Course
Date:
May 3rd
Times:
May 3rd 9am-6:15pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
Second May Recertification Course
Date:
May 18th
Times:
May 18th 9am-6:15pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
First June Recertification Course
Date:
June 8th
Times:
June 8th 9am-6:15pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
Second June Recertification Course
Date:
June 21st
Times:
June 21st 9am-6:15pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
First July Recertification Course
Date:
July 5th
Times:
July 5th 9am-6:15pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
Second July Recertification Course
Date:
July 19th
Times:
9am-6:15pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
August Recertification Course
Date:
August 9th
Times:
9am-6:15pm
Location:
North Providence Pool & Fitness Center
1810 Mineral Spring Ave North Providence RI 02904
Price:
$175 CASH ONLY DUE ON THE DAY OF THE CLASS
Must have proof of current certification to show on the day of the class.
Certifications Received
- Lifeguarding (Valid 2 years)
- First Aid (Valid 2 years)
- CPR for Professional Rescuers (Valid 2 years)
- AED for Professional Rescuers (Valid 2 years)
Materials
Participants are required to bring a bathing suit, towel, and any provided materials, to every class.
Recertification participants are required to bring a bathing suit, towel, and a copy of their current certification to the course. If you can bring a CPR mask it would be appreciated but not required. CPR masks can also be purchased for an additional $10.
Lifeguard Manual can be found here:
Additional Materials
These are simply materials to aid in successful completion of the course
Prerequisite Swim Test
This is the test you must complete before being able to take the course.