Certification Classes

Lifeguard Readiness - Ages 8+

This course is designed to teach students how to refine their strokes to swim with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Skills will be introduced and practiced that are required to successfully complete the prerequisite requirements for the Lifeguard Certification Program.

Summer Sessions
Session 1: June 1-June10 (fees prorated)
Session 2: June 14-June 24

Session Class Day Time Frequency M NM

Summer

 Lifeguarding Readiness TTh 10:30am-11am 2days/week $68 $118
Summer Lifeguarding Readiness TTh 7pm-7:30pm 2days/week $68 $118

Lifeguarding Certification - Ages 15+

Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard? You must be 15 years of age or older and be able to attend all classes. At the first session of the class, you must successfully complete the prerequisite skills test. The test includes a 300 yard continuous swim, and the retrieval of and swimming with a 10-pound brick. Your training will include: how to recognize and respond effectively to all emergencies in and around the water, emergency rescue techniques, CPR, First Aid and AED training. The fee includes all books, supplies and use of all equipment.

Class Date Day Time M NM
Lifeguarding Cert #1 June 1-June 4 M/T/W/Th 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert #2 June 5-June 6
June 12-June 13		 Sa/Su 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert #3 June 18-June 19
June 25-June 27		 F/Sa/Su 6-10pm  
8:15-5:30pm		 $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert #4 July 15-July 18 Th/F/Sa/Su 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert  #5 August 7-August 8
August 14-August 15		 Sa/Su 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert   #6 Sept 11-Sept 12
Sept 18-Sept 19		 Sa/Su 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert  #7 October 16-October 17
October 23-October 24		 Sa/Su 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert  #8 December 14-December 17 T/W/Th/F 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225
Lifeguarding Cert  #9 December 27-December 30 M/T/W/Th 8:15am-5:30pm $145 $225

Lifeguard Re-Certification

This class allows a lifeguard to recertify with CPR/AED for the Lifeguard and/or Lifeguarding and First Aid. The participant must have passed their Lifeguarding course within the past four years in order to recertify.

Class Date Day Time M NM
Re-certification #1 Th/F June 10-June 11 8:15am-5:30pm $95 $140
Re-certification #2 Th/F July 15-July 16 8:15am-5:30pm $95 $140
Re-certification #3 Th/F August 19-August 20 8:15am-5:30pm $95 $140

Water Safety Instructor

As a Red Cross certified Water Safety instructor, you are authorized to teach the Red Cross Learn to Swim program-Levels 1 through 6; Parent and Child Aquatics programs; water safety outreach programs for schools, and community centers, Basic Water Rescue, and Home Pool Safety courses. We must have a minimum of 6 registered by the Monday before the class begins in order to teach the class.

Class Date Day Time M NM
WSI July 16-July 18
July 23-July 25		 F/Sa/Su 7:00-10:00pm
9:00am-6:00pm		 $195 $275