- Outdoor
- Seniors,
- Volunteers
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Waterfront Skills, Valid for 2 years. Please note that you must successfully pass the lifeguarding course to obtain the Waterfront Certificate; however, participants who do not pass the Waterfront Module are still able to obtain their lifeguard certificate.
Training Times:
Friday - 12:00pm-9:00pm (break for dinner)
Saturday - 9:00am-9:00pm (breaks for lunch and dinner)
Sunday - 9:00am-9:00pm (breaks for lunch and dinner)
Online portion of training must be completed prior to first day of training.
*must actively participate in all training
There is no cost to individuals to complete the training,
however, you are expected to facilitate four activity sessions. This
is outlined in the Facilitator Agreement. If you are a no show to
in-person training, you will be subject to a no-show fee.
Please bring a water bottle, lunch and snacks for both days, sunscreen, bug spray, swimwear, comfortable clothing, extra clothes, towel, and closed toe shoes. Lodging is available if you are interested. Please plan on packing all personal equipment and food.
Please be aware that the skill practice sessions in the lifeguarding
course involve strenuous physical activity. If you have concerns about
your ability to participate fully in the class, please contact membercare@cbgsc.org
before the first in-person session to discuss possible accommodations.
You may also wish to speak with a healthcare professional before you
participate.
Spots are extremely limited, so please only
complete training if you are willing to facilitate in the future.
Important forms MUST be completed prior to training:
Facilitator Agreement https://gschesapeakebay.wufoo.com/forms/m14sdljz0f6psdv/
Adult volunteers over the age of 21 - looking for more fun after the training? Join Volunteer Getaway Weekend at a reduced rate!
For more information about the skills assessment, please contact membercare@cbgsc.org.
