
Lifeguard
Training

GuardSmart is a proud Licensed Training Provider of the American Red Cross. Providing our clients with the r.24 Lifeguarding courses they need!
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The Red Cross Lifeguard
About this Program:
Elevate your operations with the Red Cross r.24 Lifeguarding program. With a century-long history, the American Red Cross has been a market leader in developing aquatic instruction and science.
Areas of dedicated research include, but are not limited to:
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Surveillance, Scanning and Rotation
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Lifeguard Station Visibility
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Inattentional Blindness
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Drowning Resuscitation
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Single-Rescuer and Multiple-Rescuer Response
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Spinal Injury Management

Enhance Your Preparedness with a Modernized Training Program

The Red Cross Lifeguarding course incorporates the most modern educational techniques and resources to make learning and teaching engaging, interactive and, above all, effective.
From enhanced surveillance and recognition skills to water rescue skills to first aid, breathing and cardiac response skills, our streamlined, time-efficient courses focus on skill application and practice to improve skill knowledge and mastery. The result? Lifeguard professionals who are prepared and confident to handle emergencies - both in and out of the water.
Realistic educational videos
Surveillance, scanning and injury prevention drills
Professional-level response with team response practice
Custom training for non-surf aquatic environments
Simplified recertification and crossover process
Flexible delivery options for instructors
Comprehensive instructor resources including classroom course presentations Aquatics
Guidelines and Best Practices online repository
All-in-one instructional materials including a participant eBook and waterproof deck book


For more information about the
Red Cross Lifeguard & CPRO Programs visit redcross.org/lifeguarding
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Memberships!
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60
$
/month
Audits Only
For lower Budget programs.
Primary focus; to provide insight for improvement.
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On-Site Observations
Audits Conducted: Weekly
Risk Assessments
Benchmarking (A comparison of facility performance with industry standards.)
Goal Setting (Set measurable goals of improvement for your team.)
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Continual Improvement Plan.

BEST VALUE
199
$
/month
Core Package
For programs dedicated to continuous improvement. Focuses on developing a facility specific training program.
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Includes Audit Package (Bi-Weekly)
In-Services Conducted by Instructor
Access to Training Devices (CPR-Dummies, AED Trainers, Bag-Valve Mask, etc.)
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Lifeguard Training
(American Red Cross r.24 Lifeguarding)
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Facility Specific Training Program
399
$
/month
Revamp+ Package
For programs aiming to revamp their operations.
Focuses on developing an improved Lifeguard Program.
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Includes Audit Package (Bi-Weekly)
Includes Core Package
Documentation (ex. Incident Reports)
Develop Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Implement Emergency Protocols
(Formulated in partnership with local emergency agencies.)
Develop Facility Procedures and Operations.
