A MESSAGE FROM DAVID TRANT:
Lifeguarding is an important responsibility that teaches critical lifesaving skills and prepares individuals to protect others. While lifeguards help prevent emergencies, they cannot guarantee complete safety, which is why proper training matters. We only certify participants who demonstrate the skills needed to serve safely and confidently. Once certified, it is the aquatic facility’s responsibility to continue training through orientation and in-service practice. We take this responsibility - and the trust placed in Trant Training - very seriously.
This 3-Day course prepares participants to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in and around the water. Instruction includes water and land rescue skills, CPR, AED use, and first aid for breathing and cardiac emergencies, and teaches participants to provide professional-level care until emergency responders arrive.
This is a Blended Learning course. Completion of online content is required before attending the in-person sessions. Expect the online content for this course to take approximately 6 hours to complete.
Participants Must
Complete the online session prior to attending the class (6 hours)
Complete a prerequisite swim (during class):
Part 1: Swim 150 yd, tread for 2 min, swim 50 yd
Part 2: Swim 20 yd, retrieve 10 lb weight, swim on back 20 yd
Attend and fully participate in all in-class sessions
Pass a written & performance assessment by the end of class
This 3-Day course prepares participants to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in and around the water. Instruction includes water and land rescue skills, CPR, AED use, and first aid for breathing and cardiac emergencies, and teaches participants to provide professional-level care until emergency responders arrive. Additionally, this course teaches the skills needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf open-water environments, such as lakes, ponds, camps, and waterfront facilities.
Participants learn specialized waterfront rescue techniques, including the use of rescue boards, masks, and fins; shallow- and deep-water search procedures; and open-water victim rescues.
This is a Blended Learning course. Completion of online content is required before attending the in-person sessions. Expect the online content for this course to take approximately 6 hours to complete.
Participants Must
Complete the online session prior to attending the class (6 hours)
Complete a prerequisite swim (during class):
Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence:
Jump into the water and totally submerge
Resurface and swim 350 yards continuously using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both
Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
Swim 200 additional yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both
Timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
Start in the water and swim 20 yards
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7–12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to the starting point while holding the object at the surface with both hands
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
Attend and fully participate in all in-class sessions
Pass a written & performance assessment by the end of class
The Waterfront Skills Module is a one-day, 6-hour course for currently certified lifeguards that teaches the skills needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf open-water environments, such as lakes, ponds, camps, and waterfront facilities.
Participants learn specialized waterfront rescue techniques, including the use of rescue boards, masks, and fins; shallow- and deep-water search procedures; and open-water victim rescues.
Successful participants receive an American Red Cross Waterfront Skills certification valid for 2 years when accompanied by a current Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Participants Must
Complete a prerequisite swim (during class):
Swim-tread-swim sequence
Timed brick retrieval
Underwater swim/search skills
Attend and fully participate in the in-class session
Pass a written & performance assessment by the end of class
This 3-Day Lifeguard Instructor certification course prepares qualified candidates to teach Red Cross aquatics safety programs, including lifeguarding and related water safety content. Training combines online and in-person instruction, and upon successful completion, candidates earn American Red Cross instructor certification valid for two years.
Proof of Certification Requirement
Candidates for Lifeguard Instructor Training must present proof of current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification to the instructor.
This is a Blended Learning course. Completion of online content is required before attending the in-person sessions. Expect the online content for this course to take approximately 7 hours to complete.
Upon successful completion, certification is valid for two years.
Participants Must
Complete the online session prior to attending the class (7 hours)
Complete a prerequisite swim:
Part 1: Swim 150 yd, tread for 2 min, swim 50 yd
Part 2: Swim 20 yd, retrieve 10 lb weight, swim on back 20 yd
Attend and fully participate in all in-class sessions
Pass a written & performance assessment by the end of class
Complete practice teaching lessons
This 3-Day Water Safety Instructor course trains candidates to teach Red Cross swimming and water safety courses, including Parent & Child Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, and other water education programs. This course blends classroom knowledge with practical swim instruction techniques to equip instructors to deliver effective aquatic education.
This is a Blended Learning course. Completion of online content is required before attending the in-person sessions. Expect the online content for this course to take between 6-7 hours to complete.
Upon successful completion, certification is valid for two years.
Participants Must
Complete the online session prior to attending the class (7 hours)
Complete a prerequisite swim:
Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breast, Elementary Back & Side Stroke - 25 Yards
Butterfly - 15 yards
Float and Tread 1 minute
Attend and fully participate in all in-class sessions
Pass a written & performance assessment by the end of class
Complete practice teaching sessions
We offer recertification courses for LG and LGI. Recert classes also use the Blended Learning (BL) format.
Designed for currently certified lifeguards whose certification is still valid or has recently expired*. Participants demonstrate competency through skills practice and testing in order to renew their American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
This is a Blended Learning course. Completion of online content is required before attending the in-person session. Expect the online content for this course to take between 4-6 hours to complete.
Participants Must
Complete the online session prior to attending the class (6 hours)
Complete a prerequisite swim (during class):
Part 1: Swim 150 yd, tread for 2 min, swim 50 yd
Part 2: Swim 20 yd, retrieve 10 lb weight, swim on back 20 yd
Attend and fully participate in the in-class session
Pass a written & performance assessment by the end of class
Upon successful completion, certification is valid for two years.
*Proof of Certification Requirement
Participants must present proof to the instructor of a current American Red Cross certification - or one expired within the last 30 days. Those with an expired certification may not lifeguard until recertification is complete.