2025 American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course Information Now Available
Students must be 15 years or older before the final class.
This course will teach the skills necessary for a student to earn an American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Students must attend all classes, pass all tests, and competently perform required skills in order to receive certification at the end of the course.
Payment and attendance does not guarantee certification.
This course also includes training in First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
The class will take place in the classroom and in the pool. Students should always report to the Natatorium Classroom at the start of class unless otherwise instructed. Students should be prepared for every class with course material (received during the first class), writing implement, swimsuit, and towel. Students must pass both the written and physical portions of the test. Refunds are only guaranteed for students who do not pass the initial swimming pretest requirements.
Students must be:
- 15 Years or Older before the Final Class
- Water Safe and a Capable Swimmer (must complete up to a 300-yard continuous swim)
- Able to retrieve a Brick from the Bottom of the Pool (first class)
Includes Red Cross Fees, Instructor Costs, Course Materials, & First Aid & CPR Training, and Pocket Face Mask.
- Wilson Resident: $350
- Wilson Non-Resident: $375.00
Course Dates:
March 17, 24, 31
April 7, 14, 28
May 5, 12, & 19 (Possibly May 21 for final testing)
*NO CLASS APRIL 21st*
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
- Additional practice dates may be scheduled in May to meet class requirements
- Participants are expected to attend all the above dates.
- If a conflict arises ONE make-up class will be scheduled.
- The maximum class size is 12 students
- *Participants must be able to attend ALL dates in order to receive the certification
Registration:
The Course listed above nearing capacity. In order to register for the last spots you must email Erin Kurtz: gooeri@share.wilsonsd.org.
If there is enough interest another section could be open on Friday evenings in the spring.
Questions:
Please contact Erin Goodhart-Kurtz:
gooeri@share.wilsonsd.org