All aquatic programs are held at the West Shore Natatorium
(unless stated otherwise) located inside Red Land High School.
 

Lifeguard Certification - next class winter/spring 2026

To participate in the Lifeguarding course participants must:​

• Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled class of the Lifeguarding course.

•  Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
  
  Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
  ▪ Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
  ▪ Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
  ▪ Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
  
  Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
  ▪ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
  ▪ Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  ▪ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
  ▪ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
   

• The mandatory swim testing (mentioned above) will take place immediately upon arrival the first day of class.

• Anyone who fails the swim test will receive a 50% refund.  No refunds will be given after the first day of class.

• This is a blended learning course where most of the classwork must be completed online prior to attending the first in-person class.

• Upon passing written and practical exams, you will also be certified in First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer.

• Bring your swimsuit, towel, water and lunch to every class

• Each participant will receive a CPR mask and whistle after the first class

 

Lifeguard Review (Recertification)

• Must be a current American Red Cross Lifeguard with a certification that is 30 days or less beyond the expiration date (beyond 30 days you must enroll in the full Lifeguard Certification class - no exceptions)

• Must be able to successfully complete the lifeguard swim test (listed above) immediately upon arrival at the first class

• Anyone who fails the swim test will receive a 50% refund.  

• After reviewing all skills, students must successfully demonstrate proper techniques and pass the written exams to obtain recertification.

• Bring your CPR Mask, whistle, swimsuit, towel, water and lunch to every class
   

Class Dates:  

• Saturday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 

• December 20

• Cost:  $159;  discounted resident rate: $122​​​
   

​Water Safety Instructor Certification 

• The purpose of the Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and water safety courses and presentations. Water Safety instructor candidates must be at least 16 years old on or before the last scheduled day of the Water Safety Instructor course.

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Must be able to swim strokes at a Red Cross level 4 competency (see skill levels listed above)

• Must attend all classes and complete online coursework before the first in-person class

• Students will need to either buy, download or print out instructor candidate manual

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Class Dates:  

• Fridays, October 3 and 10, 5:30 - 9:30 pm

• Saturday, October 4,  9:00 am - 6:00 pm 

• Saturday, October 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Cost:  $388;  discounted resident rate: $299

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Lifeguard Instructor and Trainer Re-Certification

• Must have current (or expired no more than 30 days from November 8) Lifeguard Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certification

• Register through the Rec Office (717-920-9515) or online at links below for the respective program:

  • Lifeguard Instructor Review​

  • Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Review
     

Class Date:  

• Saturday, November 8, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Location:  Red Land High School, 560 Fishing Creek Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339