The RecPlex offers American Red Cross courses.
For questions, please contact Tom at tbarber@pleasantprairiewi.gov.
Classes Offered:
Our team of Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors, CPR/First Aid Instructors, and Lifeguard Instructor Trainers are excited to offer classes at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex.
Reach out to Tom Barber with any questions, or for interest in training: [email protected].
Lifeguarding:
Certification is required to be employed as a lifeguard. Training includes both testing hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. This class also includes American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen course and Waterpark Skills module.
This class is blended and requires 7 hours of eLearning before the course begins. Link to blended learning will be sent to participant via email.
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 swimming skills evaluation, which includes two parts and takes place during the first class session.
■ Prerequisite 1: Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.
■ Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive(head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not
permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.
Lifeguard Training Review
This is a recertification course for American Red Cross lifeguarding. This course includes the following from the American Red Cross: Lifeguarding review course, Waterpark Skills module, and Administering Emergency Oxygen course. In order to take this course participants must have a current American Red Cross lifeguard certification or have a certification that is expired no more than 30 days.
American Red Cross Waterfront Skills
Participants must hold an American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification to take the course. This course results in an American Red Cross certificate for Waterfront Skills. This certification is valid for no more than two years. A current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate is also needed with this certification.
Offered April-August only.
Prerequisites:
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Pre-course to be completed at the beginning of the course:
-550-yard swim (continuous using front crawl, breaststroke, or combination of those two)
-2-minute tread using only legs
-Timed event-swim 20 yards, retrieve 10lb object in 7-10ft of water, swim 20 yards back while holding object, exit water without ladder or steps
-Underwater swim-retrieve three dive rings that are 5 yards apart in 4-7ft of water
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Participants will receive a stand-alone First Aid/CPR/AED certification that is valid for 2 years from completion date. American Red Cross certifications are compliant with most company policies, and provide necessary lifesaving skills to any participant 15 and older.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Course
Learn how to train lifeguards and teach lifeguarding classes. Classes scheduled based on demand and availability.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification
Recertification for current LGI's. Participant must hold a current Red Cross LGI certification in order to enroll in the course or a past certification that has been expired for no more than 30 days.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Recertification
Recertification for current LGIT's. Participant must hold a current Red Cross LGIT certification in order to enroll in the course or a past certification that has been expired for no more than 30 days.