Show the World What You're Made of...Be A Lifeguard. PDF Print E-mail
 pool rescue If you're 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career that's in demand, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training is the best place to start.  Lifeguarding lets you work as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water.  You could even save a life!

Learning is fun and easy!  Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you'll learn:

  • Rescue skills for use in the water and on land
  • First aid and professional rescuer CPR/AED training to help you prepare for any emergency
  • Professional lifeguard responsibilities
  • Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries waterfront lifeguard

Through the multiple courses offered by the Red Cross, you can receive the training you will need to begin work as a lifeguard immediately.  Courses include:

 

Get started today in your new career as a lifeguard by enrolling in a course or contact an American Red Cross Authorized Provider!
 
All American Red Cross Lifeguard courses have swimming prerequisites.  Please click on the title of the course above to learn more about the prerequisites for each course.

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