With lifeguarding and water safety programs from the Red Cross, you can learn basic skills and train to be a lifeguard.
From pools to beaches, lakes, and water parks, lifeguards are the first line of defense against drowning, injuries, and emergencies. Becoming a certified lifeguard opens the door to a rewarding career that provides both personal satisfaction and community service.
A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, beach, spa, river and lake.
The American Lifeguard Association (ALA) aims to equip individuals with essential skills in lifeguarding, CPR, AED use, and first aid through high-quality lifeguard training and lifeguard certification programs.
Get nationally recognized lifeguard certification with the American Lifeguard Association. Train online or in-person and start your lifeguard career today.
This renewal course refreshes your Swimming Pool Lifeguard skills and updates your knowledge of the latest techniques and protocols for pool environments up to 12 feet in depth.
Explore all lifeguard certification levels, from junior lifeguarding to waterfront and CPR for professionals. Get trained and certified step-by-step.
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