Lifeguarding and WSI Classes

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


Gain the knowledge and skills which enable you to save a life and get a great job! Course incorporates self-study through online training and lecture/skill practice at the pool with experienced instructors. Candidates must be 15 years of age on or before the final day of class. Successful participants receive internationally recognized certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid & CPR/AED. A course book will be provided when payment is received. Books should be reviewed before the class begins. 

For: Ages 15+ interested in becoming a professional Lifeguard.

Fee: $35 + $35 American Red Cross fee 
(Sorry, no resident discount.)

Class Prerequisites


  • Minimum age of 15 years old.
  • Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl or breaststroke.
  • Swim 20 yards using a head up front crawl or breaststroke and surface dive to a depth of 8.5 feet and retrieve a 10lb brink with no goggles. 
  • Tread water with no hands for 2 minutes.
Upcoming Classes
  • May 15-19 (M-F) 6-9pm AND May 20 9am-12pm
  • June 12-16 (M-F) 6-9pm AND June 17 9am-12pm


American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor


The Water Safety Instructor course certifies swimming instructors to teach Red Cross swimming, diving and water safety programs. To be eligible for this course, candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the final 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 Learn-To-Swim Level 4 performance criteria during the pre-course session (first day of class.) Please see criteria below.

A course book will be provided when payment is received. Books should be reviewed before the class begins. Successful participants will receive the Water Safety Instructor Certificate, which recognizes them as possessing the tools to teach course offerings within the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim and Water Safety programs.

For: Ages 16+ interested in becoming a professional Swim Instructor.

Meets: June 5-9 (M-F) 4-7pm AND June 12-16 (M-F) 9am-12pm

Fee: $140 + $35 American Red Cross fee 
(Sorry, no resident discount.)

Class Prerequisites


  • Minimum age of 16 years old
  • Demonstrate proficiency in six strokes: front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly – 25 yards per stroke.
  • Tread water for 1 minute
  • Back float for 1 minute

Certification Requirements


  • Complete the online American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Orientation
  • Complete the online Water Safety Instructor Course
  • Attend all class sessions
  • Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities
  • Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the final written exam
  • Certificates Issued
Successful Water Safety Instructor candidates will receive an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification valid for 2 years

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