Red Cross Training & Certifications

Lifeguard Training

Fee: $225

The  American Red Cross Lifeguard training  course has both in-water and classroom requirements. Participants must be at least 15 years old and able to complete the perquisite required skills. Upon successful class completion participants will have a two year certification in Lifeguard Training and CPR-PR. 

Required Skills Test:
Prior to class participation all candidates must complete a swimming test which includes: 

• a 300 yard continuous swim (in this order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick, rhythmic breathing can be performed to either the front or side, 100 yds. of breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence, 100 yds. of either front crawl or breast stroke),
• a 20 yard swim to a deep water, 10 lb brick retrieval and return to start in 1 minute 40 seconds
• 2 minutes of treading water. 
  Participants will be given recovery time between each required skill.   

2023 Lifeguard Training Schedule:
June 3-17, 2023 - Activity #9983*

June 3 10am - Prerequisite Swim Test
June 3-12 - Online class modules 
Monday, June 12 4-7pm - in-person training
Wednesday, June 14 4pm-7pm- in-person training
Thursday, June 15 4pm-7pm- in-person training
Saturday, June 17 9am-12pm- in-person training 

*participants must be able to attend all in-person sessions. No make-up options are available for lifeguard certification courses.

Please contact Racheal, with your lifeguard training questions and to be added to the lifeguard training interest list. Employment questions should be directed to Pools@MCA80238.com.

The MCA offers lifeguard training classes at our outdoor facilities.  Those interested in employment as a lifeguard may also consider contacting area municipalities with indoor facilities to inquire about their course schedules. Click Here to see class offerings at other municipalities.

The MCA does not typically hire 15-year old lifeguards. The MCA may hire for programming hours if there are positions available and the applicant is certified in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR and AED.