Lifeguarding and WSI Classes

Lifeguard/WSI Course Schedule

American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Gain the knowledge and skills to save a life and get a great job! The course incorporates self-study through online training and lecture/skill practice at the pool with experienced instructors. Individuals committed to working for Parks as a lifeguard can be hired first and paid for taking this course! Inquire at first class meeting. Successful participants receive national certification in Lifeguarding-First Aid.

Candidates must be 15 years old on or before the last day of class and must be mature and able to complete the swim prerequisites below. Stop by Currents to complete the pre-test BEFORE you register.

• Swim 150 yds using front crawl and/or breaststroke, tread water 2 minutes using only legs, and then swim 50 yds using front crawl and/or breaststroke. 
• Timed event in under 1 min 40 sec: Swim 20 yds, surface dive to a depth of 8.5 feet & retrieve a 10lb. brick, and swim 20 yds on back with brick. 
• Demonstrate maturity and self-control.

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Candidates must be 16 years old on or before the last day of class and must possess and display maturity and self-control. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate skills that meet at least American Red Cross (ARC) Learn-To-Swim Level 4 performance criteria during the pre-course session (first class). 

Coursebook provided at first class. Successful participants will receive the Water Safety Instructor Certificate, which recognizes them as possessing the tools to teach course offerings within the ARC Learn-To-Swim and Water Safety programs.  

Register for the course with Parks and Recreation. Participants will then receive an email from Parks and Recreation telling them how to register, pay for, and complete blended learning course materials through the American Red Cross prior to the start of the class.