Lifeguard Training Prerequisites (55.12 kB)

 Lifeguard Course Syllabus (12/09) (85 kB)

Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career? American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start! Lifeguarding puts you in an exciting position, working as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water. Read about Red Cross-trained lifeguards who have saved the lives of others. You could save a life too!

Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experience that will be valued by colleges and future employers. It's a great way to demonstrate what you can offer. Colleges and employers look for applicants who can deal effectively with people, who have a take charge attitude and who are willing to work to develop new skills.

What You Will Learn

American Red Cross training makes learning fun and easy. Through classroom learning and hands-on practice, you'll learn:

• Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries
• Rescue skills - in the water and on land
• First aid training and professional rescuer CPR - to help you prepare for any emergency
• Professional lifeguard responsibilities like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons

Our lifeguarding program is better than ever! It includes:

• A single, condensed book for class and reference
• A lifeguard-specific first aid and CPR video
• Updated material that meets the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines