Lifeguard Certification

This comprehensive Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED class will prepare you for employment as a lifeguard. PLEASE NOTE: These are blended learning classes. You will get a link for the online portion of the class with a deadline to complete everything. In-water skills will be tested on the dates listed below.

Prerequisite testing will be completed on the first night of in-person training. You must be able to complete a 300-yard swim non-stop using front crawl and breaststroke and one other timed swimming test to participate in the class.

Please be sure to bring a notebook and pen, swim suit, towel and personal pocket mask to every session. If you do not have a personal pocket mask, you may purchase one at the time of registration.

Participants must attend all classes and successfully pass skill tests and a written exam in order to be certified. Any class conflicts must be discussed with the instructor and approved prior to class.

Certification is through American Red Cross and is valid for two years.

Please note: No refunds will be issued if participants do not pass the class.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION SESSION SCHEDULES

March Session

• Registration – closes Feb 25, 2026
• Online training – Feb 26 – March 5, 2026
• In-person training and testing – March 6 from 5-8pm and March 7 & 8 from 8am-6pm

April Session

• Registration – closes April 12, 2026
• Online training – April 13-19, 2026
• In-person training and testing – April 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29 & 30 from 5-8pm

May Session 1

• Registration – closes April 22, 2026
• Online training – April 23-30, 2026
• In-person training and testing – May 1 from 5-8pm and May 2 & 3 from 8am-6pm

May Session 2

• Registration – closes May 3, 2026
• Online training – May 4-10, 2026
• In-person training and testing – May 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21 from 5-8pm