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Body Zone offers American Red Cross Certified classes to satisfy virtually any requirement. Courses include: Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instruction and First Aid, plus recertification classes in Lifeguarding, First Aid, Basic Water Rescue and CPR.

Recertification Courses
American Red Cross Certified
CPR/AED for Lifeguarding  - $85
Lifeguarding/First Aid - $100
One-day class for previously certified individuals

Date Class Time  
Sat., Feb. 11 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 8-12 PM Register
  Lifeguarding/First Aid 1-5 PM Register
Sat., March 3 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 8-12 PM Register
  Lifeguarding/First Aid 1-5 PM Register
Sat., April 7 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 9-1 PM Register
  Lifeguarding/First Aid 2-6 PM Register
Sat. April 14 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 8-12 PM Register
  Lifeguarding/First Aid 1-5 PM Register
Sat. April 28 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 9-1 PM Register
  CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 2-6 PM Register
Sat. May 5 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 9-1 PM Register
Sat. May 19 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 9-1 PM Register
  Lifeguarding/First Aid 2-6 PM Register
Sat. June 2 CPR/AED for Lifeguarding 9-1 PM Register
  Lifeguarding/First Aid 2-6 PM Register

Basic Water Rescue - $65
Designed for those who do not need to be trained as lifeguards but require or would benefit from being certified to prevent, recognize and respond to many types of aquatic emergencies. Successful completion of this course includes a certificate valid for three years.

This class teaches easy-to-remember water rescue techniques and safety tips. It is excellent for camp counselors, daycare workers, teachers, parents and anyone else who is around water on a regular basis whether it be for recreational or professional reasons.  Ages 12+. Red Cross certified.

Date Day Time  
April 18 Wednesday 5:30-9:30 PM Register
May 21 Monday 5:30-9:30 PM Register
June 9 Saturday 9-1 PM Register

Safety Training for Swim Coaches FAST TRACK OPTION - $65
This two-part course was developed by the American Red Cross along with USA Swimming for ages 15+. It identifies life-threatening and other hazardous situations that could occur in and around the water and teaches the skills needed to prevent and handle them.

Topics include: responsible coaching, safety awareness in competitive swimming, emergency planning and response, common injuries and medical conditions.

In part one coaches will conduct a self study that concludes with a written exam through USA Swimming. To get started, visit USA Swimming's web site for detailed instructions.  Login/account creation are on the left hand side of the page.  There is no fee for this portion.  Please print a copy of your receipt/certification that shows you've successfully completed the written test to Body Zone on May 23. 

After successfully completing part one coaches partake in a pool skills session at Boy Zone to complete part two.  See schedule below.

Certificates, valid for three years, are issued after both parts are completed satisfactorily.

Date Day Time  
May 23* Wednesday 5:30-9:30 PM Register


Lifeguarding - $260*
American Red Cross certified
Teaches skills needed to respond to and prevent aquatic emergencies
Each session includes 30 hours of instruction
Download full course description PDF

Dates

Days

Time

 

January 8, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 26
Sunday
(six classes)
2-7 PM FULL
February 27, 29
March 5, 7, 12, 14
Monday & Wednesday
(six classes)
5-10 PM Register
March 26, 28
April 2, 4, 9, 11
Monday & Wednesday
(six classes)
5-10 PM Register
April 17, 19, 24, 26
May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Tuesday & Thursday
(10 classes)
6-9 PM Register
April 30
May 2, 7, 99, 14, 16
Monday & Wednesday
(six classes)
5-10 PM Register
June 18-22 Monday-Friday
(five classes)
9 AM - 3 PM Register

*To be admitted to Body Zone's lifeguarding program a prerequisite swim must be successfully completed.  Upon registering for lifeguarding, a $15 non-refundable fee will be charged.  If the lifeguard candidate successfully completes the swim, the $15 will be applied to the balance of the course fee.  If the lifeguard candidate fails the prerequisite swim the $15 can be applied to private or semi-private swim lessons.


Water Safety Instruction - $270
American Red Cross certified
Prepares students to become swim instructors and in basic water rescue skills
Many graduates go on to teach at Body Zone's Swim School
Download full course description PDF

Dates

Days

Time

 

March 23 & 25
April 13, 15, 27, 29
May 11, 13
(eight classes)
Fridays & Sundays F: 6-9 PM
S: 9 AM-4 PM
Register

Must attend all classes

Contact:
Ed Zabiegalski
Aquatics Coordinator
610-376-2100 x 225
ezabiegalski@bodyzonesports.com