Lifeguard Classes are offered at the Oak Ridge Civic Center at various times throughout the year. The fee is $170.00. The applicant will pay a $135.00 registration fee to the City of Oak Ridge and $35.00 online fee to the American Red Cross. Successful completion of the class will provide the student with Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certification. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Students must be 15 years old. Prerequisites include a 300 yard continuous swim using the front crawl and breaststroke with rhythmic breathing and a timed 20 yard swim and recovery of a 10 pound weight as well as two minutes of treading water using legs only. It is highly recommended to practice in advance for the pre-requisite swim test. Registration is Online. Class size is limited. For more information, call 425-3441 or email: vwooten@oakridgetn.gov
Prepare now for the coolest job in the hot summer!
Registration Now Open for Winter Class
Class Dates: Winter Class Jan. 2-7 Spring Class March 11-15
Time: 9am-2pm
Fee: $135.00 + $35 to paid to red cross online for *videos (non-refundable)
*This class is a blended learning class. Students must have access to internet and working email to watch videos in preparation for each class. A deep link will be sent via email to register for videos after successful completion of swim test which is held on the first day of class.
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