Red Cross Lifeguard Classes
Lifeguarding is one of the best summer jobs for highschool and college students as well as adults looking for extra cash during the summers. We train and hire lifeguards in the Edmond and OKC metro. Average lifeguard pay is over $12 per hour! Kraeger Aquatic provides regular Red Cross Lifeguard certification classes each year. If you are looking for a fun summer job, check out our employment opportunities.
Class Info
7 hours of online content
20 hours of in-person class
Red Cross certification valid for 2 years
CPR Mask included
Class locations at OC, the Rankin YMCA, and other pools in Edmond
$280 paid at sign-up
All classes are for both new and renewing certifications EXCEPT the 2024 Class #1 which is for renewing certifications only.
Requirements
15 years or older by last day of class
Ability to pass pre-requisite swim test
300 (12 lengths) yard swim without stopping and head in water
2 min treading water w/o hands
Retrieve 10lbs from deep water
Online work completed before the first day of class
2024 Class #1 (Recertification Only)
Saturday April 20th
11am-9pm at Oklahoma Christian University
(With Break for lunch)
This class is ONLY for recertification
2024 Class #2 (New and Recertification)
Saturday April 20th (Pre-Requisite Swim Test)
2 - 3PM at Oklahoma Christian University
Wednesday April 24th
6 - 9PM at OC
Thursday April 25th
6 - 9PM at OC
Friday April 26th
6 - 9PM at OC (if needed)
Saturday April 27th
2 - 8PM at OC
Sunday April 28th
8 - 4PM at OC
2024 Class #3 (New and Recertification)
Sunday April 28th (Pre-Requisite Swim Test)
3 - 4PM at Oklahoma Christian University
OR
Sunday May 12th (Pre-Requisite Swim Test)
8 - 9PM at Oklahoma Christian University
Tuesday May 14th
6 - 9PM at OC
Wednesday May 15th
6 - 9PM at OC
Thursday May 16th
6 - 9PM at OC (if needed)
Saturday May 18th
2 - 8PM at OC
Sunday May 19th
8 - 4PM at OC
Before registering for the class, please be 100% sure that you can complete the swim test. The registration fee is non-refundable. I would suggest practicing on your own BEFOREHAND.