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Become a nationally certified American Red Cross lifeguard at JTAC through our partner, Tulsa Lifeguard Pro. This course builds leadership and lifesaving skills for future professionals and includes a two-year certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.The class schedule will be:Swim pre-test: Tuesday May 26th 4:30 pm-6pmClass Dates: Monday June 1st, Tuesday June 2nd 8am-6pm, Wednesday , June 3rd 10am-4pm. Online learning is available beginning 2 weeks prior to our first in-person scheduled session. The deadline to register is May 6th. No registrations will be accepted after that. Online materials must be completed by Monday June 1st which is the first day of in-person learning. The swim pre-test will take place on Tuesday May 26th.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 26th.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.

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