Programs
To enroll in the Lifeguarding course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation by doing the following:
1. Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.
2. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.
Prerequisite Date Option(s):
Sunday, July 20th (1:00pm)
Wednesday, July 23rd (4:00pm)
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
Required Class Materials (given at time of prerequisite or in class)
+ Chapter Reviews - Printed
+ Digital or Print copy of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Participant Manual
+ Adult and Pediatric CPR Masks
+ First Aid Practice Kit
Instructor Information
Samson (Sam) Wheelock, Lifeguard Instructor
Aquatics Contact Information
Thomas Lach, Sr. Program Coordinator, Aquatics & Youth Development
thomas.lach@shakerheightsoh.gov
Marjorie Preston, Assistant Aquatics Program Coordinator
marjorie.preston@shakerheightsoh.gov
Recreation Main Office
Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
216-491-1295
Note:
This course is offered as blended learning (online and classroom). All online course work must be completed prior to the first classroom session. Failure to do so may result in removal from the course.
Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation and for every class.
To successfully complete the course, participant must attend the entire course, participate in all skill sessions/ drills, activities and scenarios, demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios, and pass the final written exams with a minimum grade of 80 percent.
The practice sessions will require some strenuous physical activity. Participants are encouraged to check with a health care professional before participating in the practice sessions. If you have a medical condition or disability that might prevent you from participating in the activities, or have questions being able to fully participate in the Lifeguarding course, please contact us to discuss this before the course begins.
REFUND POLICY:
Should participant not pass or not attend the prerequisite, $25 will be withheld from any refund request. Participant has the option to transfer to a future class without penalty or additional fees.
Program Type | Safety Training |
Program Subcategory | Lifeguarding |
Program Code | LG25.0802 |
Online Registration | Yes |
Enrollment Begin Date | 6/21/2025 |
Enrollment End Date | 7/23/2025 |
Instructor(s) | - |
Gender | Any Gender |
Enrollment Minimum | 3 |
Maximum | 8 |
Grade Minimum | |
Maximum | |
Age Minimum | 15 years Enforced - As of date 8/4/2025 |
Maximum | 99 years Enforced - As of date 8/4/2025 |
Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
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Resident | Resident Only | $150.00 | |
Resident | |||
Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
Membership Restrictions | - | ||
Amount | $150.00 | ||
Non-Resident | NonResident Only | $200.00 | |
Non-Resident | |||
Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
Membership Restrictions | - | ||
Amount | $200.00 | ||
Employee | -None- |
Shaker Heights Employee
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$0.00 |
Employee | |||
Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
Membership Restrictions |
Shaker Heights Employee
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Amount | $0.00 |
Add On Fee | Residency Restriction |
Amount | |
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Participant Manual (Digital) | -None- | $0.00 | |
Participant Manual (Digital) | |||
Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
Amount | $0.00 | ||
Participant Manual (Hard Copy) | -None- | $45.00 | |
Participant Manual (Hard Copy) | |||
Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
Amount | $45.00 |
Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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08/02/2025 | Saturday | 10:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Thornton Park Pool Programs |
Saturday - 08/02/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 10:00 AM | |||
End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
Location | Thornton Park Pool Programs | |||
08/03/2025 | Sunday | 10:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Thornton Park Pool Programs |
Sunday - 08/03/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 10:00 AM | |||
End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
Location | Thornton Park Pool Programs | |||
08/04/2025 | Monday | 10:00 AM | 6:30 PM | Thornton Park Pool Programs |
Monday - 08/04/2025 | ||||
Start Time | 10:00 AM | |||
End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
Location | Thornton Park Pool Programs |