Lifeguard Training
Becoming a Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard
At Teach America To Swim, our lifeguard training program is specifically designed to better train lifeguards in preventing and responding to emergencies at all aquatic environments. We offer a certified blended training course which consists of a comprehensive online home study and in-person training session.
The new American Red Cross home study course is far more encompassing than in the past, and therefore reduces your in-person training requirement by close to half. All candidates are required to complete their home study course prior to attending the in-person training session in order to maximize in-person training time.
Your certification will include your specific lifeguarding course, lifeguard training kit, first aid, CPR and AED certifications, which are valid for two years upon completion and accepted nationwide.
At Teach America To Swim, our lifeguard training program is specifically designed to better train lifeguards in preventing and responding to emergencies at all aquatic environments. We offer a certified blended training course which consists of a comprehensive online home study and in-person training session.
The new American Red Cross home study course is far more encompassing than in the past, and therefore reduces your in-person training requirement by close to half. All candidates are required to complete their home study course prior to attending the in-person training session in order to maximize in-person training time.
Your certification will include your specific lifeguarding course, lifeguard training kit, first aid, CPR and AED certifications, which are valid for two years upon completion and accepted nationwide.
Lifeguard Training Courses Offered:
- Shallow Pools (max depth 5 ft.)
- Swimming Pools (max depth 12 ft.)
- Deep Pools (max depth 20 ft.)
- Waterfronts (Includes bays, lakes, ponds, beaches, and swimming pools 20 ft. deep or less)
- Water Parks (Includes water parks and swimming pools 12 ft. deep or less)
- Youth Camps (Includes waterfronts and swimming pools 20ft. deep or less)
- Lifeguard Recertification Courses
Prerequisites for In-Person Training:
- Be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course
- Pass and complete the Home Study Course
- Pass a Pre-Skills Assessment appropriate for your course:
- Shallow Pools (max depth 5 ft.)
- Swim 100 meters (125 yards) without stopping (there is no time limit)
- Tread water for five minutes
- Dive to a depth of one and a half meters (5 feet)
- Swimming Pools (max depth 12 ft.), and Water Parks
- Swim 300 meters (325 yards) without stopping (there is no time limit)
- Tread water for five minutes
- Dive to a depth of four meters (12 feet)
- Deep Pools (max depth 20 ft.), Waterfronts (bays, lakes, ponds, and beaches), and Youth Camps
- Swim 500 meters (550 yards) without stopping (there is no time limit)
- Tread water for five minutes
- Dive to a depth of six meters (20 feet)
Schedule Lifeguard Training
Need your staff trained for summer programs? We'll bring the training directly to your facility.
Along with the latest American Red Cross curriculum, the use of cutting edge training technology, and industry leading service, you're about to learn why so many choose Teach America To Swim. We'd like to welcome you, and thank you in advance for your business. If there's anything you need, never hesitate to contact us immediately.
