Lifeguard Training
Upcoming Classes
ATTENTION: There are no remaining classes for the 2026 Summer Season
The Carroll REC offers 2–3 American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Classes each year.
These courses are typically offered in a blended learning format, which includes:
7 hours of online coursework to be completed prior to the first in-person session
21.5 hours of in-person training
Class Requirements:
- Age: Participants must be at least 15 years old by the first day of class.
- Class Size: Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 participants per session.
- Pre-Course Swim Test: All participants must successfully complete a swim skills assessment prior to enrollment.
Pre-Course Swim Test
Part 1: Swim–Tread–Swim
- Swim 150 yards continuously using freestyle or breaststroke (face must remain in the water; goggles allowed)
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs
- Swim an additional 50 yards using freestyle or breaststroke (face must remain in the water)
Part 2: Timed Event
- Complete within 1 minute and 40 seconds (goggles not allowed)
- Swim 20 yards
- Surface dive to retrieve a 10-lb object from a depth of 7–10 feet
- Return to the surface and swim back 20 yards on your back, holding the object above the water
- Exit the pool without using a ladder or steps
Course Fee
Course fees are waived for eligible participants. Contact us to see if you qualify!
Interested in Joining?
If you’re interested in becoming certified or would like more information about upcoming classes, please contact Jessi @ [email protected]
