American Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes
Many teenagers and young adults think working as a lifeguard will be an easy and fun summer job that mainly consists of getting a tan and telling kids to "walk" while on the pool deck. However, there is so much more involved than that.
Lifeguards who become certified through the Happy Fish Swim School not only learn all the appropriate rescue skills, but also learn the overall value lifeguards provide to the community and the weight of responsibility lifeguards have while on the job.
Working as a lifeguard can be a very rewarding experience. Our mission is to fully prepare you, mentally and physically, to start working as a lifeguard in your community.
Lifeguard Training - Full Course
This course will focus on injury prevention, aquatic safety, CPR/AED training, first aid, and spinal management. Please bring a swimsuit and towel to class everyday. Each class will have a 45-minute lunch break.
Pre-requisites:
• Must be 15 years of age by the end of the class.
• Must be able to swim 200 yards consecutively.
• Must be able to retrieve a 10 lb. brick from 7 ft. and kick on your back for 10 yards in under 1 minute and 40 seconds.
• Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes without using your arms (hands tucked underneath your armpits).
| Fremont - Spring Break | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Location |
| Mon 3/16 | 9a - 4p |
Happy Fish Swim School - Fremont 4831 Davenport Pl. Fremont, CA 94538 (Participants MUST attend ALL classes) |
| Tue 3/17 | 9a - 4p | |
| Wed 3/18 | 9a - 4p | |
| Thu 3/19 | 9a - 4p | |
Cost: $280.00
| Livermore - Spring Break | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Location |
| Mon 4/6 | 9a - 4p |
Happy Fish Swim School - Livermore 2780 Constitution Dr. Livermore, CA 94551 (Participants MUST attend ALL classes) |
| Tue 4/7 | 9a - 4p | |
| Wed 4/8 | 9a - 4p | |
| Thu 4/9 | 9a - 4p | |
Cost: $280.00
Alternate Classes
Here are some links to alternate classes in the Bay Area:
- Hayward Plunge
- Union City - Dan Oden Pool @ Logan High School
- Livermore - Parks and Recreation
- San Ramon Aquatic Center
- YMCA - Silicon Valley
- City of Mountain View
Lifeguard Training - Review and Re-Certification Course
If you have already completed your Lifeguard certification, then you must review and challenge the course every 2 years to show you still possess the knowledge and skills to continue working as a professional Lifeguard. Certifications must be renewed within 30 days of the expiration date.
Please remember to review the entire Lifeguard Manual (download below) as you will not be able to re-take challenge test if you score less than 80%.
| Review and Re-Certification (Fremont) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Location |
| Fri 3/20 | 9a - 7p |
Happy Fish Swim School - Fremont 4831 Davenport Pl. Fremont, CA 94538 |
Cost: $180.00
(Cost includes a new CPR Pocket Mask)
| Review and Re-Certification (Livermore) - Canceled due to Low Enrollment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Location |
| Fri 4/10 (Canceled) | 9a - 7p (Canceled) |
Happy Fish Swim School - Livermore 2780 Constitution Dr. Livermore, CA 94551 |
Cost: $180.00
(Cost includes a new CPR Pocket Mask)