Training & Certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard training offers essential skills for preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies, including care for cardiac events, injuries, and sudden illness. This 2-year certification prepares participants for entry-level aquatic roles. Must be at least 15 years old and complete the following prerequisites one week before class:

• Prerequisite 1: Swim 150 yards without rest, tread water for 2 minutes, & swim 50 yards.
• Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event in 1 minute, 40 seconds: Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 1- pound object from 7-10 feet deep, return 20 yards on the back while holding the object, and exit the water unassisted.