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Lifeguard Classes

Make a splash that saves lives, dive into our lifeguard classes today!

Become a certified lifeguard. Irving Parks and Recreation hires Red Cross-certified lifeguards, ages 15 and older for part- and full-time summer and year-round positions at its aquatic facilities. 

Prerequisites
Classes

Blended learning combines online coursework with in-person skills sessions. Complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid exam, at least two days before your first skills session. The eLearning portion takes about 7 hours. Bring proof of completion.


Successful participants earn American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR-Professional Rescuer, and AED certifications.


For more information, email the Irving Aquatics Team.



COURSE PREREQUISITES

To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
  2. Successfully complete two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

Prerequisite 1: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence (Continuous, Without Rest)

  1. Jump into the water, fully submerge, resurface, and swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
  2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
  3. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

Prerequisite 2: Timed Event (1 minute, 40 seconds maximum)

  1. Start in the water and swim 20 yards.


Become a Lifeguard

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