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Be a Lifeguard!
Here’s your chance to build your résumé and show the world what you can do:
- Prepare for college and a career by developing leadership and communication skills
- Be a hero by learning lifesaving skills such as first aid and CPR
- Have fun and earn money at a job you love
The JCC offers a number of Lifeguard training programs:
- GuardStart (For swimmers aged 11-14 who want to learn more about Lifeguarding)
- Lifeguard Readiness (to help build swimming endurance, strength and stamina before the Lifeguard course pre-test)
- Lifeguarding (with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid)
- Waterfront Lifeguarding (Includes traditional pool lifeguarding skills; also includes CPR/AED for the Lifeguard and First Aid)
- Waterpark Lifeguarding (Includes traditional pool lifeguarding skills; also includes CPR/AED for the Lifeguard and First Aid)
- Lifeguard Management (For those who want to take the next step in their Lifeguarding career has Head Lifeguards or Supervisors. Also a great class for those who will be managing lifeguards, but don't have lifeguarding experience, such as Camp Directors, facility managers, etc.)
- Lifeguarding Instructor
For all programs with a Precourse Swimming Test:
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A $95 non-refundable deposit is required prior to participation in the Precourse swim test.
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Should a candidate fail to successfully complete the Precourse swim test, this deposit may be used to pay the fee for a session of “Lifeguard Readiness” swimming lessons at the JCC.
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The remainder of the class fee must be paid before the second class session in order to continue in the program.
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Candidates will be required to furnish proof of age by the start of the second course meeting showing that they will have reached the prerequisite minimum age for the course (minimum age for Lifeguard training is 15) on or before the last scheduled day of the course.
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Payment of the course fee and participation in class does not guarantee certification. Students must successfully complete all course objectives in order to be certified.
 American Red Cross Lifeguarding
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course will help you develop skills and experience that will be valued by colleges and future employers. It's a great way to demonstrate what you can offer. Colleges and employers look for applicants who can deal effectively with people, who have a take charge attitude and who are willing to work to develop new skills. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Lifeguards.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 15.
- Precourse Swim Test:
- Swim 300 yards continuously.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Fee: $275/ Non-Members: $350
Upcoming Classes:
10/3 - 10/31
Sundays, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
11/7 - 12/12 (No class on 11/28, Thanksgiving weekend)
Sundays, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
If you can not find a traditional Lifeguarding course that fits your schedule, you may want to check our offerings for Waterfront and Waterpark Lifeguarding, as both of these courses include traditional pool lifeguarding and also include additional skills that many employers find desireable.
Lifeguarding Review Classes
The Lifeguarding Review course allows currently certified lifeguards and lifeguards with recently expired certifications to review the content of the Lifeguarding course in a classroom setting in about half of the time of a full Lifeguarding course.
To be eligible to participate in Lifeguarding review courses, participants must have current certification in Lifeguarding and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or certificates that have expired for no more than 12 months. Participants must be able to show American Red Cross Universal Certificates indicating Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or a recognized equivalent certificate).
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding Review course will receive new certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Fee: $200 Members/$275 Non-Members
Lifeguarding Recertification Challenge Test
A Lifeguarding Skills Challenge is an opportunity to earn current American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Lifeguards (also known as CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer) for participants who have previously been certified in Lifeguarding by the Red Cross or another approved agency. The Challenge is a TEST ONLY; there is no classroom review of material. The only input that participants will receive from the instructor will be evaluative feedback on demonstrated skills.
- Candidates must pass the written test with a score of 80% or better. Students who do not pass the written test will not be allowed to proceed, and will need to take a full course to earn certification if their Lifeguarding certification has expired.
- Candidates must then complete the standard Lifeguarding pre-course distance and timed swims.
- Successful candidates will then be required to demonstrate all standard water rescues (including appropriate first aid and resuscitative measures, when required.)
- Following the water portion of the test, candidates will be asked to demonstrate all required skills for both First Aid and CPR for Lifeguards.
The Challenge test is intended for professionals who regularly practice their skills and do not require any additional review. Candidates who have not reviewed their course materials or practiced their lifesaving skills are unlikely to be successful, and should consider taking one of our offered Review courses. Please note:
- The Examiner is not allowed to provide any instruction or coaching; candidates are responsible for their own preparation.
- NO REFUNDS will be given to candidates who fail (or fail to complete) the Challenge test.
Candidates wishing to challenge any of the Red Cross Lifeguarding courses must be currently certified or have successfully completed a Red Cross Lifeguarding (full or review course) or another acceptable lifeguarding course within the last four years. Current certifications (or those that have expired by no more than 12 months) from the following organizations may be accepted to qualify an individual to take the Lifeguarding Challenge class:
- YMCA Lifeguard
- United States Lifesaving Association Open Water Lifeguarding
- Lifesaving Society of Canada – Any National Lifeguard Service certification (Pool, Waterfront, Surf or Waterpark)
- National Pool and Waterpark Pool Lifeguard Training or Special Facilities Lifeguard Training
- National Aquatic Safety Council Basic Lifeguard
- StarGuard Professional Lifeguard
- Boy Scouts of America Lifeguarding
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer
Lifeguard candidates who have never taken a Red Cross Lifeguarding course or a course by any of the agencies above may not enroll in Lifeguarding Challenges and must take the entire course. Proof of prior certification will be required before the candidate will be admitted into the test on the day of the Challenge.
Prerequisites:
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Candidates MUST present proof of previous certification as a Lifeguard through an approved agency.
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Must be AT LEAST 15 years of age at the time of the challenge.
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Prior Registration is Required.
Fee: $95
In addition to the listed test times, opportunities to participate in a recertification Challenge are sometimes scheduled to coincide with the Final Skills Scenarios at the conclusion of a regular Lifeguarding class. Please call the Aquatics office at 410-356-5200 x304 to arrange participation in a Challenge Test.
Lifeguarding for Pool and Waterfront
.jpg) American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding is ideal for lifeguards working at non-surf, open-water environments such as lakes and rivers, as well as traditional pools. The course teaches professionalism, patron and facility surveillance, rescue board techniques, emergency preparedness, and more. This course includes certification for pools.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 15.
- Precourse Swim Test:
- Swim 550 yards (about 500 meters) continuously.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4–7 feet of water, resurface and swim 5 yards to the side of the pool.
Fee: $325/ Non-Members: $400
Waterfront Lifeguarding Crossover
This two-day course is designed for those who have already been trained in traditional (pool) lifeguarding, who want to expand their Lifeguarding skill sets to include Waterfront skills. In addition to the prerequisites for Waterfront Lifeguarding, participants must first complete a recertification challenge of basic lifeguarding skills (including CPR and First Aid.) Successful completion of this program will result in new certifications in Lifeguarding/Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Fee: $150/ Non-Members: $200
Lifeguarding for Pool and Waterpark
Many aquatics facilities have added play features like sliding boards, lazy rivers and "spraygrounds" to their pool environment. These elements present the Lifeguard with different challenges than a traditional pool, including moving water and areas with extremely shallow water. Waterfront Lifeguarding teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and at a waterpark environment, but is particularly useful for lifeguard candidates who anticipate working at a traditional pool facility with some advanced Aquatic Play Features. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 15.
- Precourse Swim Test:
- Swim 300 yards continuously.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Fee: $325/ Non-Members: $400
Waterpark Lifeguarding Crossover
Is your pool starting to act more like a Waterpark? Many summer swim clubs and camps have added fun new water play features to their traditional pools, but most lifeguards don't know how to handle the unique hazards that these elements present. The Waterpark Lifeguarding Crossover is a two-day program designed to train currently certified lifeguards in the additional skills that they need to help prevent and respond to emergencies at facilities that have Aquatic Play Features such as slides, spraygrounds and zero-depth (beach-style) shallow ends. The first day of this program is a Lifeguard Recertification Challenge; and upon successful completion candidates will be recertified in traditional (pool) Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Lifeguards. During the second day, candidates will practice rescue skills specifically tailored for environments with Aquatic Play Features, including victim management in rushing water (such as at the bottom of a slide) and rescue skills for extremely shallow water (such as Splash Pads, Lazy Rivers, and speed slide run-outs.) This course is a great resume-builder for guards who want to secure jobs at "higher-end" facilities.
Fee: $150/ Non-Members: $200
 Lifeguard Readiness
Are you interested in tackling the challenge of becoming a Lifeguard, but are unsure as to whether your swimming endurance and skills are up to the challenge? Try the Lifeguard Readiness class, which is specifically designed to help build up strength and endurance in the water. These classes are scheduled to get you ready in time for the Prerequisite Swim Test on the first day of your Lifeguarding class, and are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors.
Fee: $95 Members/$120 Non-Members
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