The lifeguard training program is a free monthly class designed to prepare candidates for the lifeguard prerequisite swim, which is required to enter a certified lifeguard course. Participants will have the opportunity to work with our lifeguard instructors and gain proficiency in essential swimming skills. This training will not only help you complete the prerequisite swim, but also develop you into a strong lifeguard.

Earn your lifeguarding certification from the American Red Cross. Our courses reflect the latest techniques based on science and best practices to ensure that you are properly trained and prepared for emergencies in and around the water.

All lifeguarding participants must complete the required swimming skills prerequisite prior to taking the course. The prerequisite skills assessments include a swim-tread-swim and a timed event sequence.

Learn the essential skills to become a certified lifeguard through the American Red Cross through a blend of online and in-person learning. Participants must complete the lifeguard Pre-requisite before enrolling.

• Non-stop 150-yd swim using freestyle and breaststroke only.
• Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only), then immediately swim another 50yds.
• Swim 20-yds, surface dive 7 ft, retrieve 10-lb brick, return to starting point while swimming on back with both hands-on brick in 1 min 40 seconds or less.

Payment for the class will be paid when you have successfully completed these skills.

Throughout the course, participants will learn and be evaluated on knowledge and skills related to lifeguarding, water rescues, extrications, CPR and AED and First Aid.

In addition, at the conclusion of the course, participants must successfully complete 3 final skills assessments:

• Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out
• Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario
• Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

Participants are required to take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score a minimum of 80%.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding certification course will be issued one of the following certifications depending on the Lifeguarding course completed. For example, participants that successfully complete the Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, will be issued a certification valid for 2 years.