Lifeguard Certification - American Red Cross
Interested in a great summer job or challenging career as a professional lifeguard? Through videos, group discussion, and hands-on practice, you'll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR/ AED, and other skills you need to work as a professional lifeguard.
Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding that includes First Aid, professional-level CPR and AED in one certificate. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course.
**PASSING CERTIFICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT WITH TVRPD**
Prerequisite
All students MUST complete the Lifeguard Pre-Assessment prior to in-person class. Proof of Pre-Assessment completion required to attend class:
- 300 yard swim test
- A 10 lb. brick test
- Be able to tread water without hands for 2 minutes
View/Download The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual(35 MB)
