Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class will have material that can be started before the class starts. Participants are responsible for downloading the manual on an electronic device and bringing it to class. Participants must attend all in person classes. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

The Litchfield High School Pool is open for lap swim. Lap swimmers should swim at an intermediate level or above. The lap swim schedule is subject to change depending on attendance and scheduling of a lifeguard. Punch passes can be purchased online but need to be picked up at the Community Education office before attending lap swim. Lifeguards DO NOT sell lap swim passes at the pool. Enter using door 11 in between the middle school and high school to access the pool. Follow the red signs to the pool.