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Trust the leader in swimming and lifeguard training since 1914. Choose from a complete line of courses offering the best training for staying safe in, on and around the water. Courses incorporate the latest research and instructional techniques that make learning easier.
Lifeguarding (HSAQU402) If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career, American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start. This course helps you develop skills and experience valued by colleges and future employers. You’ll develop new skills and learn how to deal effectively with people, fostering a “take charge” attitude. You’ll also get a participant’s manual and tips for securing a lifeguarding job. Classroom learning and hands-on practice build key skills: • Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries • Rescue skills in the water and on land • First aid training and professional rescuer CPR to help you prepare for any emergency • Professional lifeguard responsibilities, like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15; swim 300 yards continuously; starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Please Note:  If you are unable to demonstrate the above prerequisites you will not be allowed to continue with the course and you will forfeit your tuition. Length: 31.5 hours. Continuing Education Units available. Course Fee: $200
Course #	Date	Time	Location
No classes currently scheduled at this time.
Learn-to-Swim Lessons The Amercian Red Cross of Central Texas has no pool facility to offer learn-to-swim lessons, but you can find swim lessons through one of our certified authorized providers below.
American Red Cross Authorized Providers Red Cross aquatics programs, including Learn-to-Swim courses, lifeguarding, water safety instructor training and other programs, are offered by many Red Cross authorized providers throughout the area. Please contact an authorized provider near you for more information.
Organization	Phone	Location
Anderson Mill MUD	(512) 258-4104	Austin
AquaKnow Aquatics	(512) 377-2782	Austin
Brushy Creek MUD	(512) 255-7871	Round Rock
City of Austin Parks & Recreation	(512) 974 9331	Austin
City of Burnet	(512)-756-6180	Burnet
City of Dripping Springs	(512) 858-4725	Dripping Springs
City of Florence	(254) 793-8037 ext. 2	Florence
City of Georgetown	(512) 930-3596	Georgetown
City of Kyle	(512) 262-3939	Kyle
City of Pflugerville	(512) 251-5082	Pflugerville
City of San Marcos	(512) 393-8400	San Marcos
The Expedition School	www.expeditionschool.org	Austin
Nitro Swimming	(512) 259-7999	Leander
Texas State Dept. of Campus Recreation	www.campusrecreation. txstate.edu/programs/ Aquatics-and-Safety.html	San Marcos
City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation	www.roundrockrecreation.com	Round Rock
Basic Water Rescue (HSAQU302) The purpose of this course is to provide individuals, such as public safety personnel, aquatic fitness instructors and aquatic therapists with information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course will also prepare individuals for aquatic emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while assisting others. Come prepared to get wet! This course is required for organizations that want to bring groups of children or adults for recreational swimming to any pool operated by the City of Austin. To receive a course completion certificate, a participant MUST: • Attend the entire class session • Demonstrate competency in each skill taughts in the course (perform each skill correctly without coaching or assistance) • Correctly answer at least 80% of the questions in the final written exam Length: 4.5 hours, includes 1 hour pool work. Continuing Education Units available. Course Fee: $45 Course locations: Stacy Pool 800 E Live Oak, Austin Northwest Municipal Pool 7000 Ardath, Austin Bartholomew Municipal Pool 1800 E 51st Street, Austin
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No classes scheduled at this time. Please contact our Authorized Providers above to get available classes.

How to Register

You will be directed to a secure site outside the American Red Cross of Central Texas website.

• Select CATALOG on the blue bar on the left.
  
  
• In the Course Category section, locate the course category you are interested in, for example “A1 – First Aid and CPR” or “B1 – Disaster Courses.”  Select “Search.”
  
  
• To select the class you want to enroll in, click the ‘+’ to the left of the class listing. This will bring up a list of dates, times and locations for the course you selected. (Course numbers are also provided on the ARCCT site.)
  
  
• Choose the time and date you prefer and click “Add to Cart.”
  
  
• At the log in screen, enter your Student ID and Password. If you don’t remember it, contact us at (512) 929-1294.
  
  
• If you’re a new student, select  “Register” to create a new profile. Make a note of the automatically generated Student ID when you select your password. Complete and submit the registration form.
  
  
• Once registration is completed, select “Return to Catalog” if you would like to enroll in additional classes. Otherwise, select “Checkout.”

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