Registration Opens: May 5th, 2025

Course Dates: June  9th, 10th, 11th and Pre-test will be held prior to the session. Must attend all three days of the session.

Time: 8am-4pm with a 30 minute lunch break each day. Lunch not provided,

Cost: Members $185 / Non-Members $225

Prerequisites:

- Must be 15 years or older

- 300 yard continuous swim using freestyle and breast stroke

- Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only

- Swim 20 yards, dive to a depth of 9-10 feet and retrieve 10 pound brick

- Must complete all blended learning and in-person skills.

Course Description:

Through videos, classroom activities, group discussions and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, rescue skills, surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED and more. These are all skills you will need to work as a professional lifeguard. Successful completion results in a 2 year certification in lifeguarding that includes First Aid, professional level CPR and AED in one certificate. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course.

Register at the Service Desk at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chesterton or call (219) 983-9832 ext. 0. For additional information, please call Barbie Pilla at (219) 365-2019. Minimum registration required. Cancellation date is 3 business days prior to start date.