• American Red Cross Certification Classes

    The Lied Activity Center is proud to offer Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes and Lifeguard / First Aid Review Courses. Individuals interested in becoming certified lifeguards must be 15 years or older and attend all three class days(for the full certification). You can easily register online by Clicking Here..OR you can download the Lied Activity Center App and sign up there!

    Red Cross Lifeguard Full Certification Classes - Cost is $200.

    March Class – Registration due by March 23, 2025

    Friday, March 28, 2025
    5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bellevue East High School

    Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30, 2025
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bellevue East High School
    *with a lunch break

    April Class – Registration due by April 20, 2025

    Friday, April 25
    5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Bellevue East High School

    Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27
    8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Bellevue East High School
    *with a lunch break

    Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid Review Class - Cost is $125. Must bring current certifications to the class.

    Saturday, April 5 - Registration due by March 30

    8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Bellevue East (with a lunch break)

    Saturday, May 17 - Registration due by May 11
    8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Bellevue East (with a lunch break)

     

    Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

    Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

    Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
    Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
    Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

    Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

    Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
    Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 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, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
    Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.


    Lifeguard Class Cancellation Policy:

    Cancellation 1 week or more of the class starting- Full refund will be issued

    Cancellation LESS than 1 week in advance- $100 refund ($100 course fee will be kept by the Lied Center)

    No Show/ No Call- Lifeguard Class - $50 refund ($150 course fee will be kept by the Lied Center)

    Inability to pass the pre-requisite requirements for the Lifeguard Class- $100 refund ($100 course fee will be kept by the Lied Center)

    Lifeguard Review Class Cancellation Policy:

    Cancellation 1 week or more of the class starting- Full refund will be issued

    Cancellation LESS than 1 week in advance- $75 refund ($50 course fee will be kept by the Lied Center)

    No Show/ No Call- Lifeguard Class - $50 refund ($75 course feel will be kept by the Lied Center)


    NOTE: To receive a refund you must call the Lied Activity Center 402-293-5000.