LIFEGUARD TRAINING

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Develop the skills and gain the knowledge necessary to keep people safe around water. Upon successful completion, participants will receive certifications in CPR and AED for the professional rescuer, Red Cross Lifeguarding, and First Aid.

Certification Requirements

15 years or older on or before the last day of training
Attend and participate in 100% of the classes, online and in person
Pass written and physical skills exams
Demonstrate maturity, respect, and responsibility
Pass all Training Prerequisites

Training Prerequisites:

Swim test consisting of swimming 300 yards continuously in the following order: 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, 100 yards front crawl or breaststroke
Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs
Timed 10 pound brick retrieval

Lifeguard Course
Course fee includes class, training manual, and breathing mask.

Re-Certification
Guards must be in current standing to take a re-certification course; must bring proof of current certification to class.