RED CROSS TRAINING

All Classes listed below are held at Evergreen Sports Center.

To register or get more information, call 603-838-6511 or email  evergreenswimmers@gmail.com

2025 Lifeguard Course #1

Cost: $400

1st Zoom Session (Pre-Swim Info)

  • Monday, March 17th 8-9pm

2nd Zoom Session (Online Learning)

  • Monday, April 7th 8-9pm

Pre-Swim Test

  • Thursday, April 3rd 6:45pm-8:00pm

In-Person Course (All Three Dates)

  • Friday, May 2nd 5:30pm-9:00pm

  • Saturday, May 3rd 8:30am-6:30pm

  • Sunday, May 4th 8:30am-6:30pm

2025 Lifeguard Course #2

Cost: $400

1st Zoom Session (Pre-Swim Info)

  • Monday, April 21st 8-9pm

2nd Zoom Session (Online Learning)

  • Monday, May 12th 8-9pm

Pre-Swim Test

  • Thursday, May 8th 6:45pm-8:00pm

In-Person Course (All Three Dates)

  • Friday, June 6th 5:30pm-9:00pm

  • Saturday, June 7th 8:30am-6:30pm

  • Sunday, June 8th 8:30am-6:30pm


Course Requirements

Participants must be at least 15 years of age before the final scheduled session and successfully complete the following two prerequisites

Prerequisite #1 - Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest. This sequence consists of the following:

  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on back side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)

  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.

  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both

Prerequisite #2 - Complete a timed event within 1 minute & 40 seconds. This event consists of the following:

  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (Face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not permitted)

  • Submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10lb 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 out of or near the surface.

  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

2025 Water Safety Instructor Course

The WSI course trains instructor candidates to teach all courses presented in the Swimming and Water Safety program to all age groups. This certification is the gold standard and provides the most comprehensive training for swim instructors.

Date: TBD
Cost: TBD
$50 non-refundable deposit, which goes towards overall course fee. Course cost includes the Swimming and Water Safety Manuals.


Pre-Requirements 

1) Be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled lesson of this course.
2)Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:

  •  Swim 25 meters of:  Front crawl, Back crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, & Sidestroke

  • Swim 15 meters of Butterfly (all consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4)

  •  Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).

  • Tread water for 1 minute

Course Completion Requirements
To become certified as a Water Safety Instructor, candidates must:

  • Successfully complete the Pre-course Session

  • Attend and actively participate in all course sessions

  • Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice teaching assignments

  • Score a minimum of 80 percent on the final written exam (40 correct answers out of 50 questions)