The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course
is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to
prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies,
and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies,
injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services
personnel take over. Participants must pass a prerequisite swim
test (300 yard continuous swim, tread water for 2 minutes,
and complete a timed brick retrieval test in 7 feet of water) on
the first day in order to be accepted in the class. Participants
must attend ALL class sessions, complete 7 hours of online
simulation activities and pass a written and practical skills test
in order to become certified as a Lifeguard. All students receive
a Lifeguard book, hip pack, breathing barrier and whistle. All
participants must be at least 15 years old. Passing this class
does not guarantee a position with the City of Gilroy.
Location: Christopher High School, Aquatics Center
Deals
We offer youth scholarships to assist local youth who would like to participate in recreation programs.