American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class

Dates: May 15, 16, 17, 2026

Location: Stratford Recreation Association

Cost $365.00, write checks to MVPS, LLC

May 15: 4-9pm

May 16:  8am-9pm

May 17: 8am-9pm

Certificates will be valid for 2 years

This course will consist of Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR & AED

Prerequisites:  Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course and must be able to:

  • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing;
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs;
  • Complete a timed event within 1:40 – swim 20 yards, surface dive to 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object and swim 20 yards on back to starting point and exit the water without the use of a ladder or steps.

To Pass this Course:

  • Attend and participate in all class sessions;
  • Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities;
  • Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios;
  • Pass both the Section 1 – CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Section 2 – Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent.
  • Finish On-line Portion of the Course that will be sent to you once you register.  This will expedite the course and potentially shorten the in-class time if you are prepared.

What to bring: several towels, swimsuit, goggles, (if long hair a swim cap or hair tie), warm clothing—sweats, sweatshirt, sweat pants, pen and pencil, notebook.  Bring food!

Questions? Contact: Mark Murray, President, Mt. Vernon Pool Service, [email protected] or 240-605-7421

To register send the following information to [email protected]:

Name

Address

Birthdate

Phone and Email

and Zelle payment (to @2406057421) or mail information and payment to:

MVPS, LLC
P.O. Box 6169
Alexandria, VA 22306