Lifeguard Certification & CPR Classes
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Come Train With Us
Our family of companies trains over 1500 lifeguards each year. Training lifeguards is part of what we love to do.
We are currently offering 2 courses - Lifeguarding: Full Certification (for new lifeguards) and Lifeguarding Recertification for those who need to renew their current certification. Our lifeguarding classes are American Red Cross authorized.
If you sign up for a class with us and also work for us, you can earn back all but a $50 administration fee by completing your online training before your first shift and working through the end of the summer.
If you have questions, please contact J.C. at
Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course
Become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. Take this class if you are new to lifeguarding or if your previous certification has expired.
About
Our Lifeguarding: Full Certification course includes all the certifications you need to become American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified (each certification is valid for 2 years): Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED training.
REquirements
1) Students must complete all requirements of the class in order to receive their American Red Cross certificate.
2) Pass the Swim Test (detailed on this page).
3) Due to the nature of the skills taught in this course, you'll be performing strenuous activities (such as removing someone from the water). If you have concerns about your physical ability to pass the course, please reach out to us.
The following requirements must be met before the end of the course in order to receive your certification.
- 150 Yard Swim (freestyle or breaststroke).
- Brick Test: Swim out 20 yards, surface dive 7ft – 10ft deep, retrieve a 10 pound weight from the bottom of the pool, return to the surface, and swim it back 20 yards to the start position. This objective is timed at 1 minute and 40 seconds.
-Tread water with your legs only, no hands, for 2 minutes.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Swim Test
Please read the requirements before signing up for a class.
Lifeguarding Recertification Course
Passing this class extends your American Red Cross certification by 2 years. You must be currently certified to be eligible to register for this class.
About
The Recertification class lets you refresh your skills while extending your certification by 2 years.
REquirements
1) Students must complete all requirements of the class in order to receive their American Red Cross certificate.
2) Pass the Swim Test (detailed on this page).
3) Provide proof of a CURRENT Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification. If your certification has expired at the time of the course by even one day, you must take the Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course (above).
The following requirements must be met before the end of the course in order to receive your certification.
- 150 Yard Swim (freestyle or breaststroke).
- Brick Test: Swim out 20 yards, surface dive 7ft – 10ft deep, retrieve a 10 pound weight from the bottom of the pool, return to the surface, and swim it back 20 yards to the start position. This objective is timed at 1 minute and 40 seconds.
-Tread water with your legs only, no hands, for 2 minutes.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.