The Pottsville Area School District is an Authorized Provider of American Red Cross Life Guarding courses. Courses are held in the spring after the conclusion of swimming lessons. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the completion of the course. Cost of the class is $150.00 for initial certification and $50.00 for recertification. Please contact Greg Schuettler at gschuettler@pottsville.k12.pa.us for more information.

1. Swim 300 yards continuously

2. Swim 20 yards, retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool and return the brick to the starting point (1 minute & 40 second limit)

3. Tread water for 2 minutes with your hands out of the water.

Initial Certification:

Classes will start on May 8th and will run Monday through Friday from 4:00-6:00 P.M. until completed (May 26th).

Recertification:

Classes will be held on May 13th and May 20th from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Participants must only attend one of the days. Cost is $50.00.

Initial Certification Register Here

Recertification Courses Register Here