Knoxville Area Chapter Red Cross

Possibly the last one of the season!

Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Thurs-Sun, Sept. 9 thru Sept. 12

Northside YMCA in Halls

Call YMCA at 865-922-9622 for information and to register.

This 16-hour course is ideal for those who live, work or play in outdoor or remote areas such as hikers, backpackers, scouts, paddlers - anyone who might be in a remote location where help from emergency medical service (EMS) would be delayed for a length of time.

2010-2011 Courses Scheduled

October 9-10, 2010, Concord Park, Shelter #6, 10953 Concord Park Dr., Knoxville, TN

February 26-27, 2011, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN

Click here for more information.

A recent American Red Cross survey* shows that almost half of adults surveyed on water safety say they’ve had an experience where they nearly drowned, and one in four know someone who has drowned.

While over 90% of families with young children will be in the water at some point this summer, almost half (48%) plan to swim in a place with no lifeguard. With so many planning to be in, on or near the water, it is important to follow the basics of water safety, maintain constant supervision of children and to get trained!

Click here for more information and tips on how to practice water safety this summer.

The Knoxville Area Chapter's Guide of Safety Training Courses is now available.

July - December 2010 Chapter Safety Brochure (pdf)

Make the American Red Cross your one source for aquatic programming to meet the needs of your entire community. The Red Cross has been the leader in swimming and lifeguarding since 1914 and is a name your staff and patrons know and trust. Each year, over 200,000 lifeguards are trained by the American Red Cross. 

Click here to find more information on our aquatics program.