Lifeguard Certification

The registration deadline is 2 weeks before the start of each session to allow adequate time to complete the required online coursework.

All classes require online work that amounts to 7 hours of work prior to the first day of class as well as additional reading between class dates.

Please see the following instructions:

Create an account on the American Red Cross website
Once an account is created, click on the launch course button
Go through the videos and take the exams
Print off the completion record or course certificate
Make sure to register for the course through the swimming pool (registration information on this page)
Purchase or locate a device to download the lifeguard manual on

The instructor lead portion of the lifeguard certification class will be broken down into 3 sections:

Pre-requisite: Students must be able to swim continuously for 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and complete the "brick test" (swim 20 meters, retrieve a 10 pound brick from 7 feet of water, return to the surface, and swim on their back the 20 meters back to the edge of the pool).
Practice: take what you've learned from the videos and apply it in drills, scenarios, and games to demonstrate ability to do all required rescues.
Final Exam: Take the "Lifeguard Written Exam". Students must pass with an 80% or higher. Complete the required water and CPR skills in a final testing environment.

Additional Information

Lifeguard training participants must attend all scheduled classes
Bring a swimsuit, towel, snacks, multiple face masks as they are required when not in the water and you may need multiple.
Lifeguard manual is available for download on the Lifeguard Manual website.