Course Description
StarGuard's Renewal and Crossover requires participants to complete an online, blended learning course and a one (1) day eight (8) hour water skill course.
This Lifeguard Certification Course is for individuals who are currently StarGuard Lifeguard certified OR are certified in a recognized program other than StarGuard (American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates or NASCO), and have attended in-service in the 3 months leading up to the course. The focus during training is on competency assessment, methods and approaches that are specific to StarGuard, and facility-specific response methods.
Our courses are designed and taught by industry-leading professionals who are motivated to help prepare you for the many incidents that can arise.
Lifeguard Certification Prerequisites:
- 15 years or older to participate
- Participants need the personal email address for online training
- Online training must be completed before the start of training
- 1-day in-person course - all days must be attended
- You must bring an electronic copy of the Starguard 6th Edition Text Book
- Classroom & pool setting - dress accordingly
- A Hip Pack, Whistle, & BigEasy style CPR Mask are required to attend the course.
If you do not have a circle aquatic CPR Mask on the day of the course, you will be charged $20.00. If you do not have a HIp Pack, or Whistle on the day of the course, you will be charged $30 for a circle aquatic CPR mask, Hip Pack, and Whistle.
Swim Prerequisite:
- Swim 50 yards/meters without stopping
- Swim 50 yards/meters with a rescue tube across the chest
- Tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands
- Retrieve 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool
Certification will be awarded on the last day of class and are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of the written and practical exam. Valid for 1 year.