American Red Cross Safety Classes
- Lifeguard Training
- Babysitting + Pediatric CPR
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Junior Lifeguarding
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding classes are designed to teach you the basics in water safety and the proper protocol when dealing with any emergency in and around water. The Red Cross blends both traditional lecture style along with crucial hands-on training in order to teach you effective techniques to deliver prompt care to those in need. This course will teach you to respond safely and efficiently to water emergencies with lifeguard classes from the American Red Cross. Students passing this class successfully will be lifeguard certified. For more information please contact 678-880-4760.
Prerequisites:
- This award-winning Blended Learning Course requires an online component of the course to be completed prior to the first day of class
- Students must be at least fifteen years of age by the last day of class
- Students must pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking lifeguarding courses
All class Days are 10:00 am-5:00 pm
| Dates | Time | Price | |
| 9a-6pm | $225 | |
| September 18-20 | 10:00 am-5:00 pm | $225 | |
| Nov. 20-22 | 10:00 am-5:00 pm | $225 | |
| Jan. 3-5, 2024 | 10:00 am-5:00 pm | $225 | |
| Feb 19-21, 2024 | 10:00 am-5:00 pm | $225 |
The course provides aspiring babysitters with the knowledge and skill set necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training helps participants develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business; keep themselves and others safe; help children behave; and learn the basics of childcare and first aid. Safe Kids of Cherokee County will be stopping by to do a course in Safely Administering Medication and Safe Sleeping. This course will also certify participants who meet the requirements in pediatric first aid and CPR. For more information please contact Amanda Lane at aclane@cherokeega.com or call 678-880-4760
Dates & Times:
- Sept. 30th
- Oct. 28th
- Nov. 11th
- Dec. 16th
- Jan. 20th
- Feb. 24th
All Classes are 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: Cherokee County Aquatic Center
Cost: $99
Prerequisite: Students must be between the ages of eleven and fifteen.
Must be between the ages of 11-15.
| Dates | Time | Price |
| August 12 | 9A-4P | $99 |
| September 30 | 9A-4P | $99 |
| October 28 | 9A-4P | $99 |
| December 16 | 9A-4P | $99 |
| January 20 | 9A-4P | $99 |
| February 24 | 9A-4P | $99 |
CPR/ AED/ First Aid Classes:
When you take a first aid class from the American Red Cross, you’ll gain skills necessary to help others during times of crisis. Designed to last just a few short hours, our first aid classes can help you recognize the signs that someone needs help and administer the right type of care.
Contact Tom McGery, tpmcgerty@cherokeega.com, 678-880-4760.
Dates and Times:
- Oct. 29th
- Nov.12th
- Jan. 21, 2024
All classes are 1:00 pm -3:00 pm.
Location: Cherokee County Aquatic Center
Cost: $65
Blended Learning: Featuring award-winning simulation learning, our blended learning programs combine self-paced, interactive instruction and in-person skills sessions. This Blended Learning Course allows you to learn on your schedule, then demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor.
Prerequisites:
- This award-winning Blended Learning Course requires an online component of the course be completed prior to the first day of class.
Students must be at least fifteen years of age.
| Dates | Time | Price | |
| October 29 | 1:00 pm -3:00 pm | $65 | |
| November 12 |
| $65 | |
| January 21 |
| $65 |
The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Courses. Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive a nationally recognized Lifeguard Instructor Certification. This is a blended course with an online component required to be completed prior to the first day of class.
Prerequisites:
Students must be at least 17 years old by the last day of class.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and complete the following: multiple rescuer CPR responses and deep submerged rescue, extrication and CPR scenario.
| Date | Time | Price |
The Junior Lifeguard Program provides the foundation for lifeguarding and life skills. The program focuses on 5 key areas: prevention of aquatic accidents, fitness & swimming skills, response in an emergency, leadership skills, and professionalism as a lifeguard. This is a non-certification course for participants ages 11-14 years old.
For more information please contact Amanda Lane at aclane@cherokeega.com or call 678-880-4760.
All class Days are 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Dates:
- Sept 23rd
- Nov. 25th
- Dec. 10th
- Dec. 30th
- January 6, 2024
Location: Cherokee County Aquatic Center
Cost: $50
Prerequisites: Before entering the Junior Lifeguarding course, participants must be between the ages of eleven and fourteen.
Demonstrate the following skills:
- Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
- Swim the breaststroke for 25 yards continuously while using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence.
- Complete the Water Competency Sequence 1. Step into the water from the side and totally submerge. 2. Maintain position for one minute by treading water or floating (or a combination of the two). 3. Rotate one full turn and orient to the exit. 4. Level off and swim on the front or back 25 yards. 5. Exit without using a ladder or steps.