We offer American Red Cross life guarding classes at our facility. We teach from the American Red Cross Blended Learning curriculum. This allows students to do the majority of lecture work at home at their own speed. Internet access is required to participate in our Lifeguard classes. Participants must be 15 years of age by the end of class.

Prerequisites:

Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence

■ Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. – Swimming on the back or 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.

Timed Event Complete a timed event within 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

Classes are offered based upon demand. If you would like to get on our list for upcoming classes, email manager@mercerislandpool.com.