Lifeguard Training

February 2026:  7, 8, 14, 15 February 2026 (weekend class (Sat and Sun), Cutoff date for registration: 30 January 2026

We offer a 2-year lifeguard certification, which includes the American Red Cross certification, first aid, CPR and AED, for MWR patrons 15 and older. The cost is $200.  Classes start at 9 a.m. and are scheduled to finish at 5 p.m.; participants will meet at the Breezeway.  Every participant also needs to complete all four days and pass a written and skills test with at least 80% to become certified.  Minimum participation to hold the class: 6 participants in the class, 15 years of age or older.

Required pre-requisites to pass the lifeguard class:  Swim-tread-swim: Jump into the water, submerge, resurface, swim 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, and swim 50 yards.  Timed event: Within 1 minute and 40 seconds, jump into the water, submerge, resurface, swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object, resurface, swim 20 yards on your back, and exit the water without a ladder.