Lifeguard Certification
NEXT SESSION DATES
April 4-6, 2025
Get certified to be a Lifeguard! This class includes certifications for
- Lifeguarding
- Professional Rescuer CPR
This is a blended learning program which includes an online piece and an in-classroom piece, allowing students more flexibility to complete part of the material prior to coming to class. Students must be at least 15 years old and able to complete the following minimum swim skills prior to participating:
- Participants must complete the following sequence:
- Jump in the water from the pool deck, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards
- After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support (no hands) for 2 minutes by treading.
- After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you can get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
The in-person class times are typically 3:45 - 7:00pm on Friday and 9:00am - 6:00pm on Saturday/Sunday, but actual class times will be announced to participants prior to the beginning of the session. The total time of the class is 21.5 hours.
The class is $315 and includes the certificate upon successful completion. Students must be present for all in-person hours and must pass the Red Cross tests in order to receive certificate.
To register, E-mail or call our Aquatics Department at 805-595-7600 x111
