Lifeguard & Pool Operator Certification
LIFEGUARD AND CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER
Our American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. SPCC adopted the Red Cross blended learning format which combines online learning with in-person skills training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED certifications that are valid for 2 years. All participants must be at least 15 years old by the last date of the course, attend all training sessions, perform all skills with 100% accuracy, and pass a written test with a score of at least 80%. By registering for an aquatics class, you certify that you have read, understood, and agreed to our registration policies and waivers.
Refunds are not given unless a session is cancelled. Credits for medical conditions are considered and are only valid 6 months from the issue date. Individual classes cancelled due to inclement weather or pool maintenance/repair will be rescheduled. Please note: Lifeguards must be 15 to obtain an Anne Arundel County Lifeguard certification.
Students must successfully complete a pre-course screening which includes:
Our American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. SPCC adopted the Red Cross blended learning format which combines online learning with in-person skills training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED certifications that are valid for 2 years. All participants must be at least 15 years old by the last date of the course, attend all training sessions, perform all skills with 100% accuracy, and pass a written test with a score of at least 80%. By registering for an aquatics class, you certify that you have read, understood, and agreed to our registration policies and waivers.
Refunds are not given unless a session is cancelled. Credits for medical conditions are considered and are only valid 6 months from the issue date. Individual classes cancelled due to inclement weather or pool maintenance/repair will be rescheduled. Please note: Lifeguards must be 15 to obtain an Anne Arundel County Lifeguard certification.
Students must successfully complete a pre-course screening which includes:
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (Swim goggles are not allowed)
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, and retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands, holding the object at or near the surface.
- Exit the water without using ladder or steps
A nonrefundable deposit of $147.50 is due upon registration. Students should bring the balance due with them to the first day of class along with proof of age.
Please reach out to Carolyn at channa@spcommunitycenter.org if you have any questions about the class and registration.
Cost: $295(includes access to an American Red Cross textbook, and CPR Adult/Infant Pocket Mask)
Sessions:
(All in person classes are Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 1-5)
Please reach out to Carolyn at channa@spcommunitycenter.org if you have any questions about the class and registration.
Cost: $295(includes access to an American Red Cross textbook, and CPR Adult/Infant Pocket Mask)
Sessions:
(All in person classes are Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 1-5)
Spring:
Dates:
March 11 & 12
April 22 & 23
May 6 & 7
May 13 & 14
May 20 & 21
Dates:
March 11 & 12
April 22 & 23
May 6 & 7
May 13 & 14
May 20 & 21
Summer:
Dates:
June 3 & 4
June 10 & 11
June 17 & 18
June 24 & 25
July 15 & 16
August 19 & 20
Dates:
June 3 & 4
June 10 & 11
June 17 & 18
June 24 & 25
July 15 & 16
August 19 & 20
LIFEGUARD AND CPR/AED REVIEW AND RECERTIFICATION
The purpose of this review course is to give currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguards the opportunity to review course content within a formal course setting. The review course optimizes the participant's ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skill evaluations. SPCC adopted the Red Cross blended learning format which incorporates online classwork with in-person skills training. Upon successful completion, candidates renew their American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for 2 years.
Please reach out to Carolyn at channa@spcommunitycenter.org if you have any questions about the class and registration.
Cost: $175 (includes access to an American Red Cross textbook and CPR training masks throughout the course.)
Sessions:
The purpose of this review course is to give currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguards the opportunity to review course content within a formal course setting. The review course optimizes the participant's ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skill evaluations. SPCC adopted the Red Cross blended learning format which incorporates online classwork with in-person skills training. Upon successful completion, candidates renew their American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for 2 years.
Please reach out to Carolyn at channa@spcommunitycenter.org if you have any questions about the class and registration.
Cost: $175 (includes access to an American Red Cross textbook and CPR training masks throughout the course.)
Sessions:
Spring:
(All in person classes are Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 12-5)
Dates:
March 11 & 12
May 20 & 21
(All in person classes are Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 12-5)
Dates:
March 11 & 12
May 20 & 21
Summer:
(All in person classes are Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 12-5)
Dates:
June 3 & 4
(All in person classes are Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 12-5)
Dates:
June 3 & 4
POOL OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (14 hours)
This is a 14-hour course that teaches the basics of swimming pool management, water chemistry, disinfection, filtration, and circulation. Certification is good for 3 years.
Cost: $160
Sessions:
This is a 14-hour course that teaches the basics of swimming pool management, water chemistry, disinfection, filtration, and circulation. Certification is good for 3 years.
Cost: $160
Sessions:
Spring:
Dates:
Session 1:
April 4: 9:00-2:00pm
April 5: 9:00-2:00pm
April 6: 9:00-1:00pm
Session 2:
May 1: 4:00-9:00pm
May 2: 4:00-9:00pm
May 3: 4:00-8:00pm
Session 3:
May 30: 4:00-9:00pm
May 31: 4:00-9:00pm
June 1: 4:00-8:00pm
Dates:
Session 1:
April 4: 9:00-2:00pm
April 5: 9:00-2:00pm
April 6: 9:00-1:00pm
Session 2:
May 1: 4:00-9:00pm
May 2: 4:00-9:00pm
May 3: 4:00-8:00pm
Session 3:
May 30: 4:00-9:00pm
May 31: 4:00-9:00pm
June 1: 4:00-8:00pm
Summer:
Dates:
Session 1:
July 11: 8:00-1:00pm
July 12: 8:00-1:00pm
July 13: 8:00-12:00pm
Session 2:
August 1: 4:00-9:00pm
August 2: 4:00-9:00pm
August 3: 4:00-8:00pm
Dates:
Session 1:
July 11: 8:00-1:00pm
July 12: 8:00-1:00pm
July 13: 8:00-12:00pm
Session 2:
August 1: 4:00-9:00pm
August 2: 4:00-9:00pm
August 3: 4:00-8:00pm
POOL OPERATOR RECERTIFICATION COURSE (4 hours)
This is a four-hour review course of the original course, along with the presentation of new or updated policies and procedures.
Cost: $100
Sessions:
This is a four-hour review course of the original course, along with the presentation of new or updated policies and procedures.
Cost: $100
Sessions:
Summer:
Dates
Session 1:
June 2: 4:00-8:00pm
Session 2:
July 19: 8:00-12:00pm
Session 3:
August 9: 8:00-12:00pm
Dates
Session 1:
June 2: 4:00-8:00pm
Session 2:
July 19: 8:00-12:00pm
Session 3:
August 9: 8:00-12:00pm
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
All new Lifeguard Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens.
This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. If you are interested in taking the lifeguard instructor certification course, please contact Carolyn Hanna at channa@spcommunitycenter.org.
Fee: $350
Dates and Times: TBD
Note: All Participants must
• Be at least 17 years old
• Possess a current Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
• Pass two rescue skill scenarios that test lifeguarding and CPR (on the first day of class)
All new Lifeguard Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens.
This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. If you are interested in taking the lifeguard instructor certification course, please contact Carolyn Hanna at channa@spcommunitycenter.org.
Fee: $350
Dates and Times: TBD
Note: All Participants must
• Be at least 17 years old
• Possess a current Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
• Pass two rescue skill scenarios that test lifeguarding and CPR (on the first day of class)