Lifeguard Certification & CPR Classes
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Our family of companies trains over 1500 lifeguards each year. Training lifeguards is part of what we love to do.
We are currently offering 2 courses - Lifeguarding: Full Certification (for new lifeguards) and Lifeguarding Recertification for those who need to renew their current certification. Our lifeguarding classes are American Red Cross authorized.
Passing the Swim Test for lifeguarding certification requires you to be a strong swimmer. Please read all the information below for details.
Also, please understand that courses held outdoors may be working around possible inclement weather. We will always do our best to complete the course as scheduled, but your safety is our primary concern. However, should this rare occasion recur, we may be required to reschedule some course time to complete the class requirements.
If you have questions, please contact
Ann at ann.waters@charlotte-pmg.com
Become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. Take this class if you are new to lifeguarding or if your previous certification has expired.
Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course
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Our Lifeguarding: Full Certification course includes all the certifications you need to become American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified (each certification is valid for 2 years): Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED training.
REquirements
1) Students cannot miss any of the course. Please make sure you don't have any conflicts with the dates of the class.
2) You must be at least 15 years of age before the last day of the training class.
3) Pass the Swim Test (detailed on this page).
4) Due to the nature of the skills taught in this course, you'll be performing strenuous activities (such as removing someone from the water). If you have concerns about your physical ability to pass the course, please reach out to us.
This test is administered at the beginning of the course and is required for certification.
- 150 Yard Swim (freestyle or breaststroke).
- Brick Test: Swim out 20 yards, surface dive 7ft – 10ft deep, retrieve a 10 pound weight from the bottom of the pool, return to the surface, and swim it back 20 yards to the start position. This objective is timed at 1 minute and 40 seconds.
-Tread water with your legs only, no hands, for 2 minutes.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Swim Test
Classes held at Queens College
2201 Wellesly Ave
Charlotte, NC 20274
Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course
Become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. Take this class if you are new to lifeguarding or if your previous certification has expired.
Lifeguarding Recertification Course
Passing this class extends your American Red Cross certification by 2 years. You must be currently certified to be eligible to register for this class.
About
The Recertification class lets you refresh your skills while extending your certification by 2 years.
REquirements
1) Students cannot miss any of the course. Please make sure you don't have any conflicts with the dates of the class.
2) Pass the Swim Test (detailed on this page).
3) Provide proof of a CURRENT Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification. If your certification has expired at the time of the course by even one day, you must take the Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course (above).
This test is administered at the beginning of the course and is required for certification.
- 150 Yard Swim (freestyle or breaststroke).
- Brick Test: Swim out 20 yards, surface dive 7ft – 10ft deep, retrieve a 10 pound weight from the bottom of the pool, return to the surface, and swim it back 20 yards to the start position. This objective is timed at 1 minute and 40 seconds.
-Tread water with your legs only, no hands, for 2 minutes.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.