Certification Classes

We offer various aquatics certification classes, such as Red Cross Lifeguarding, Swim Safety for Swim Coaches, and more!

*Please bring swimming suit, towel, goggles, lunch & snack to each session.

Certification Class Options

In-Water Swim Safety for Swim Coaches Training

In-Water Swim Safety for Swim Coaches with First Aid, CPR & AED Training

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course (Blended Learning)

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course (Blended Learning)

Ready to make a bigger splash? Leverage your current lifeguard certification to become a dynamic instructor! This comprehensive two-part program features convenient online learning to build your foundational knowledge, followed by an engaging in-person skills course. Empower future lifeguards and significantly contribute to safer aquatic environments in your community. Start your instructor journey now!

Lifeguard Certification Class Prerequisites

Lifeguard Training
Lifeguard & Waterfront Training Class

Lifeguard Training

Students must attend and participate in all class sessions. NO EXCEPTIONS
Demonstrate competency in all required skills, final rescue skills scenarios and activities.
Pass both CPR/AED for the Prof. Rescuer & First Aid, Lifeguard and Waterfront Skills final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%.

The following prerequisite requirements will be completed on the first day of class:

Prerequisite 1
Prerequisite 2

Prerequisite 1

Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest

Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
Swim yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both sequence without stopping to rest

Prerequisite 2

Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
Submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

Lifeguard & Waterfront Training Class

Students must attend and participate in all class sessions. NO EXCEPTIONS
Demonstrate competency in all required skills, final rescue skills scenarios and activities.
Pass both CPR/AED for the Prof. Rescuer & First Aid, and Lifeguard Skills final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%.

The following prerequisite requirements will be completed on the first day of class:

Prerequisite 1

Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest

Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 350 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
Swim 200 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both sequence without stopping to rest

Prerequisite 2

Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds

- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
- Submerge to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps