Eisenhower Indoor Pool · Springfield, IL
Welcome to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Pretest: Please follow the following instructions to register. Course Dates November 20-22 2026 MUST COMPLETE PRETEST prior to registering for course. Course Fee $300 for non employees $150 for participants who would like to work for Springfield Park District. 1. Register for a Lifeguard Pre-Test Choose the correct season and activity code: • Fall: Activity #380303 • Winter: Activity #180303 • Summer: Activity #280302 2. Pass the In-Person Pre-Test 3. Complete Online Coursework Must be finished before attending in-person training. 4. Attend In-Person Training • Course Fee: $300 or $150 if participants works for Park District • Fee is due on the first day of training. PLEASE NOTE ONCE PAYMENT IS SUBMITTED THERE ARE NO REFUNDS! 5. Pass the Final Certification ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________ Additional Information • Course Fee Reimbursement: For Park District Employees: I agree to pay the $150 course fee upfront. Upon successfully completing the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course, the required drug screening, and all required onboarding, I will be eligible for reimbursement of the $150 course fee after successfully completing one summer season of employment with the Springfield Park District. Contract Required 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
