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Recreational Services

Lifeguard

If you鈥檙e 15 years old or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career that鈥檚 in demand, the Red Cross Lifeguarding program. is the place to start. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you鈥檒l learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED.

Certification

Requirements

  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Must pass a pre-course session
  • Full class attendance and participation required
  • Pass all skill checks
  • Score 80% or higher on written exam
  • Must bring a one piece swimsuit聽to all classes

Program Details

  • Two-Year Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Approximately 32 hour class time (4 day sessions)
  • Lifeguard manual and resuscitation mask will be provided for use during class and must be returned.聽

Cost

We do not reserve spots without payment. Cost includes pre-course session.聽

Members $210 | Non-Members $220
Registration Deadline: 4聽days before class
Capacity: 10

Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.

Pre-Course Requirements

Lifeguard Pre-Course Session: This pre-course is prerequisite for the Lifeguard course and is offered at no additional cost. The pre-course must be completed BEFORE the participant starts the Lifeguard class. Participants will be given two attempts at pre-course skills during any one session; those who fail the pre-course session may continue to re-enroll in the future pre-course sessions without any additional costs. When participants re-enroll in a future pre-course class, they must first notify the Office of Recreational Services. No walk-ins are allowed. Participants must bring a swimsuit, towel, and padlock for the locker room.聽

Skills Check:听

  • 300 yd. Swim: Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
  • 2 Minute Tread: Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
  • Brick Test: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 8 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Swim goggles are not allowed.

Fall 2026 Training Schedule

Session Date Time
Pre-Course Nov. 13 5-8 p.m.
Session 1 Nov. 14 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Session 2 Nov. 15 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Session 3 Nov. 21 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Session 4 Nov. 22 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Participants must attend all sessions to be eligible for passing the certification.聽

Review

The purpose of a Lifeguard Review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal course setting. The review course format optimizes a participant's ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations.

The Lifeguard Review course can be taken by anyone with a current and valid Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification who wants to renew their certificates.

Requirements

  • Current certifications in Lifeguard/Waterfront/Shallow Water, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
  • Must perform pre-course skill checks for Lifeguarding/Waterfront/Shallow Water
  • Full class attendance and participation required
  • Pass all skill checks
  • Score 80% or higher on written exam

Program Details

  • Two-Year Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Approximately 12 hour class time (2 day sessions)
  • Lifeguard manual and resuscitation mask will be provided for use during class and must be returned.聽

Cost

Members $129 | Non-Members $139
Registration Deadline: 2聽days before class
Capacity: 10

Fall 2026 Training Schedule

Session Date Time
Session 1 Oct. 30 5-8 p.m.
Session 2 Oct. 31 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Attendance at both in-person session dates is required to successfully complete the course.