Lifeguard Course #2 - Austin, TX 2025

Description We're sorry, but Internet registration is not allowed for this activity. Please contact us during regular business hours for registration information. This program teaches candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatics emergencies. Successful candidates will receive LIFEGUARD, First Aid and CPR/AED certifications valid for 2 years. The Red Cross LIFEGUARD PROGRAM IS A BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT WITH APPROXIMATELY 7 HOURS OF ONLINE MATERIALS COMPLETED PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE IN-person sessions.A prerequisite swim test must be completed prior to registering for LIFEGUARD TRAINING. Email aquatics@amld.org to set-up a time to complete the swim test.Prerequisites to COURSE ENTRY: 1. At least 15 years of age prior to the last scheduled class date. 2. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest. Jump into deep water and fully submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using breaststroke, freestyle, or a combination of the two. Goggles are allowed. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using freestyle, breaststroke or a combination of both. 3. 20-yard swim to 12 ft. depth, submerge and retrieve 10 lb brick, swim on back to starting point with both hands holding the brick. Exit pool without using ladder or stairs. No goggles. Timed event 1 minute 40 seconds. Interested in working with Anderson Mill Limited District? Complete the online employment application and email to aquatics@amld.org Location El Salido Pool at El Salido Pool