American Red Cross Training at the J

Ages 15+ | Maximum of 10
JCC member: $150/course | Non member: $200/course

Provides knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatics, breathing, and cardiac emergencies, as well as injuries and sudden illness. Participants must complete and pass prerequisites prior to beginning online or in-person classes. Participants who complete this course in full and pass skill standards will be certified in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid. Valid for two years.

Lifeguard Prerequisites:

• You must be 15 years old and pass the pre-course to participate.
• Designed to confirm that participants have the physical ability to successfully participate in the Lifeguard training.
• Swim 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, swim 50 yards.
• All must be swum continuously using only Freestyle and Breaststroke.
• Goggles may be worn for this portion only.
• Complete a timed event (under 1:40) involving retrieval of a 10lb brick submerged in up to 12 ft of water and swimming it back 20 yards to the exit point and exiting the water without using a ladder. (Goggles may NOT be worn for this portion.)

Ages 15+ | Maximum of 12
JCC member: $70/course | Non member: $100/course

Learn CPR/AED training that is designed for the way you live. This is a blended format class (online course modules and in-person class for hands-on skills). Learn the necessary life-saving skills needed in an emergency. Participants will be certified in Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and will received a certificate from the Red Cross upon completion. 

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, January 28 | 6-8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 25 | 6-8:30 pm