Eisenhower Indoor Pool · Springfield, IL
Welcome to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Pretest: Please follow the following instructions to register. Available Lifeguard Course Dates; Please register for the pretest that corresponds to the following course dates. February 19-21 March 19-21 April 16-18 May 14-16 May 21-23 MUST COMPLETE PRETEST prior to registering for course. Course Fee $300. $150 if participant agrees to work for Springfield Park District (contract required) Pretest information: Prerequisites To be eligible for the course, participants must: 1. Be 15 years old by the last day of the course (Valid photo ID required). 2. Successfully complete the Swim–Tread–Swim Test: o Swim 150 yards o Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands o Swim an additional 50 yards 3. Pass the Brick Retrieval Test: o Swim 20 yards o Retrieve a 10 lb. brick from deep water o Return 20 yards while carrying the brick o Exit the pool without assistance ________________________________________ Once completed follow the following steps to receive certification: 1. Complete Online Coursework Must be finished before attending in-person training. 2. Attend In-Person Training Course Fee: $300 for non Park District Employees $150 for Participants who would like to be employed with Springfield Park District. Fee is due on the first day of training. PLEASE NOTE ONCE PAYMENT IS SUBMITTED THERE ARE NO REFUNDS! 3. Pass the Final Certification ________________________________________ Additional Information • Course Fee Reimbursement: You may be eligible for a full refund of the $150 course fee if employed by the Park District and meet the required work terms: Receive $150 course fee reimbursement after one summer or 150 hours of successful employment. Course Format: Blended Learning – includes: o 6 hours of online learning o 21.5 hours of in-person training ________________________________________ Why Train With Us? Train with certified Red Cross instructors and gain: • Lifesaving skills • Confidence in emergency response • Leadership experience in aquatic environments
