Want to become a lifeguard? Learn to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to aquatic emergencies to prevent drowning and injuries. This blended learning course combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Please plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam, at least a day prior to the pre-test aquatic session. With successful completion, you will be American Red Cross-certified in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Lifeguard. Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 550 yards continuously with predetermined strokes before the first class session and be at least 15 years old by the last class session.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a Water Safety Instructor. Candidates will learn how to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-to-Swim, three levels of Preschool Aquatics, and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics, as well as the six basic swimming strokes. To enroll instructor candidates must be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the instructor course and successfully complete the pre-course session which includes demonstration of swimming skill at Learn-to-Swim Level 4.