Jenks Community Education

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is brought to you by Tulsa Lifeguard Pro. The course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Successful completion results in a two-year certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.

The class schedule will be:

Friday May 23 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday May 24 9am-7pm
Sunday May 25 9am-7pm

Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to Register is May 16. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Friday May 23 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Friday May 23.

The first course of water skills, CPR, and guided discussions will take place at the aquatic center beginning Friday, May 23 - Sunday, May 25. NO REFUNDS once e-learning is issued. No Refunds will be issued if you fail to pass the swim pre-test.

In addition, there will be no refunds once the course has been taught. This includes participants who do not successfully complete the course, those who do not attend all scheduled class dates and times, students who do not pass course land and water skills with proficiency (according to American Red Cross requirements), and those who do not pass the written exam. This course is taught with American Red Cross Standards. Class fee includes the American Red Cross Lifeguard online course fee. Enrollment closes May 16.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Must be 15 years of age by the first day of class.
• Must be able to swim 150 yards/meters continuously using freestyle or breaststroke only while demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Stopping to maintain surface position by treading water using your legs only. Arms must be tucked under the arms for the two-minute duration. Swim an additional 50 yards/meters using freestyle or breaststroke only.
• Must complete the following timed event in 1 minute, 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards/meters. The face may be in or out of the water.  Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards/meters on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Materials needed for class are:

• Swimsuit (one piece for women)
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Snacks, drinks (no glass containers)

We will be on a tight schedule, and there are NO PLANNED BREAKS. We will pause briefly as needed for quick restroom breaks, and have a working lunch in the classroom.

-BRING FOOD AND DRINKS. Plan a packed lunch, snacks if needed, and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.

Class size is limited to the first 10 students.