Lifeguarding-BL 11/22 & 11/23
Course cost: $300.00 with tax included.
Dates: Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: Both days 8:00am-7:30pm
Location: deFremery Pool
1269 18th St Oakland, CA 94607
Lifeguarding-BL Course Overview:
Our Lifeguarding-BL course is designed to give you the confidence, knowledge, and skills to keep aquatic environments safe. You’ll learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deep water (7 feet or more). Plus, you’ll be trained to provide professional care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses—right up until EMS arrives.
When you successfully complete the course, you’ll earn an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate (including deep water), along with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certifications. These are valid for two years and open up many opportunities for you!
Blended Learning Format: Online & In-Person
This course offers a flexible blended learning format, combining online coursework you complete at your own pace before class, with two full days of hands-on, in-person training. Please be sure to set aside enough time to complete the online portion before your first day of in-person sessions!
Online Portion Details:
1. After registering, you’ll receive a link to access all online materials.
2. Completing this online section is required before joining the in-person classes.
3. The online portion takes about 7 hours and includes engaging videos, quizzes, and a exam.
In-Person Portion Details:
1. Swimming skills evaluation
2. Video presentations, PowerPoint slides, and interactive lectures
3. Both in-water and out-of-water lessons and skill drills
4. Multiple-choice final exam
5. Class hours run from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM each day
Prerequisites & Swimming Skills Evaluation:
1. Minimum Age: 15 years
2. Swim Test: Jump in, swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or both; tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs; then swim 50 yards.
3. Timed Event (1 minute 40 seconds max): Swim 20 yards, dive 7–12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, swim 20 yards back holding the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Important Notes:
By purchasing this course, you agree to the full payment. Please note that refunds are not available for any reason, including medical issues, religious beliefs, or not passing the course.
Discounts are available for low-income Oakland residents.
Have Questions?
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or text/call us at (510) 710-6127.
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