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, October 24, 5-8:30pm
Saturday, October 25, 9am-7pm
Sunday, October 26, 9am-7pm

Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is October 22. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Friday, October 24 which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Friday, October 24.

The first course of water skills, CPR, and guided discussions will take place at the aquatic center Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26. 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 October 22.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Must be 15 years of age by the first day of class.
• Must be able to swim 150 yards 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 using freestyle or breaststroke only.
• Must complete the following timed event in 1 minute, 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. 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 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.