Guard Training  

Lifeguard Academy (15+ yrs) 

The Lifeguarding Academy is designed to prepare participants for Lifeguard employment eligibility. This class has a combined online and in person practice to allow for self-paced learning (online) and skill practice (in-person). Participants must be 15 yrs by the end of the class and must be able to pass the pre-test given on the first day of the class: 200-yard continuous swim test using freestyle (front crawl) or breaststroke, two minutes of treading water with legs only, and timed retrieval of a 10lb brick from the bottom of the pool. The participants are eligible to receive the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification which is valid for 2 years. Based on participants progress and skills, instructors may determine the student is not eligible to receive the certification and/or participate in the final examination. Attendance is mandatory for all class sessions. Online modules need to be completed before the first day of the class. More information about the online portion will be emailed two weeks before the start of the class. This class does not guarantee future employment. Class time and location are subject to change. 

Junior Lifeguard Training (12-14yrs)

Welcome to our new Junior Lifeguard Training program! The goal of the Junior Lifeguards program is for participants to be challenged mentally and physically, learn lifesaving skills, and develop a love for aquatics and lifeguarding. This training will take place both in the pool and the classroom - learning rescues and scanning techniques, swimming relays and participating in skill-building games and activities, working as a team with your fellow Junior Lifeguards and our aquatics staff, and so much more! Completion of the Junior Lifeguard program is a great work experience opportunity and introduction to Lifeguarding! While it does not guarantee future employment, many past participants have turned their experience into rewarding careers as lifeguards. There will be a lot of swimming and pool work every session, so please review the below prerequisites to make sure you will have a fun and enjoyable time! Prerequisites: 300-yard continuous swim test, 3 minutes of treading water, and retrieval of a 10lb object in 9ft of water