The Lifeguard and CPR for Professional Rescuer courses are sponsored by the Red Cross and meet all Anne Arundel County Requirements. Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is good for three years and is transferable between counties and states. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the last day of the course attended and present a copy of their birth certificate at time of registration.

Participants must perform all required skills with 100% accuracy Participants must pass a written test with a score of at least 80%. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the last day of the course attended. Proof of age must be presented at registration. Participants must attend all training sessions and Participants must complete a pre-course screening session which includes the following: swim of 300 yards (continuously, using these strokes: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick, 100 yards breaststroke, 100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing, or breaststroke or a combination of both) Swim 20 yards (front crawl or breast stroke) and then surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick from deep water, return it to the surface, and swim back 20 yards. This is a timed event.

The cost is $225, which includes all course materials. A non-refundable $125 deposit is required at registration with the balance due on the fist day of class.

 Please call the pool desk at 410-315-7779, x104 for further information.