American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
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Date: December 21, 22, and 23, 2026
Time: 9AM - 4:30PM each day
Cost: $250, if hired by City of Galesburg, this will be reimbursed
Ages: 15 by the final day of class
Location: Hawthorne Pool
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard 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. To enroll in the Lifeguarding course you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation by doing the following:
● Swim 150 yards continuously demonstrating breath control & rhythmic breathing. You may swim using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
● Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Your hands will be under your armpits and finish with another 50 yard swim.
● Complete a timed retrieval of a brick within 1 min and 40 seconds. No goggles.
● Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Face may be in or out of the water.
● Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10lb brick.
Additional details on course content can be found in the attachments on the registration page.
Online Course: Participants are responsible for completing the online coursework (provided by the American Red Cross training center) & submitting documentation of completion. Content must be done prior to the weekend of training. The online content is about 7-9 hours in length & may best be completed over multiple days. It requires a computer & internet connection.
In Person: Participants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the Lifeguarding pre-course skills, all lifeguard rescue skills, first aid, CPR/AED, & must pass the final written exams/scenarios. Participants are responsible to review materials prior to attending the class, be physically prepared to do all required skills, & attend the full session.
Participants will be provided with their own pocket mask for the in person portion.
Dates:
Pre-Skills Testing: Mandatory to complete prior to the start of class and must be set-up directly with class instructors, Danielle Tansel, Allie Warren or Caleb Johnson prior to Thursday, December 17th.
Class Dates: December 21-23rd
Sessions: (classes may go shorter OR longer depending on the group skill set)
12/21 9:00am-4:30pm
12/22 9:00am-4:30pm
12/23 9:00am-4:30pm
Registration: $250 by 12/16/2026
Minimum of 4 registrants for class to occur.
Register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/7441402
Time: 9AM - 4:30PM each day
Cost: $250, if hired by City of Galesburg, this will be reimbursed
Ages: 15 by the final day of class
Location: Hawthorne Pool
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard 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. To enroll in the Lifeguarding course you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation by doing the following:
● Swim 150 yards continuously demonstrating breath control & rhythmic breathing. You may swim using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
● Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Your hands will be under your armpits and finish with another 50 yard swim.
● Complete a timed retrieval of a brick within 1 min and 40 seconds. No goggles.
● Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Face may be in or out of the water.
● Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10lb brick.
Additional details on course content can be found in the attachments on the registration page.
Online Course: Participants are responsible for completing the online coursework (provided by the American Red Cross training center) & submitting documentation of completion. Content must be done prior to the weekend of training. The online content is about 7-9 hours in length & may best be completed over multiple days. It requires a computer & internet connection.
In Person: Participants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the Lifeguarding pre-course skills, all lifeguard rescue skills, first aid, CPR/AED, & must pass the final written exams/scenarios. Participants are responsible to review materials prior to attending the class, be physically prepared to do all required skills, & attend the full session.
Participants will be provided with their own pocket mask for the in person portion.
Dates:
Pre-Skills Testing: Mandatory to complete prior to the start of class and must be set-up directly with class instructors, Danielle Tansel, Allie Warren or Caleb Johnson prior to Thursday, December 17th.
Class Dates: December 21-23rd
Sessions: (classes may go shorter OR longer depending on the group skill set)
12/21 9:00am-4:30pm
12/22 9:00am-4:30pm
12/23 9:00am-4:30pm
Registration: $250 by 12/16/2026
Minimum of 4 registrants for class to occur.
Register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/7441402
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Hawthorne Pool -2331 Veterans Dr, Galesburg, IL, United States
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