Lifeguard Certification Course

Protect Lives. Gain Skills. Make an Impact.

Become a certified lifeguard and take the first step towards an exciting, rewarding career in water safety. Our comprehensive Lifeguard Certification Course is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to handle emergency situations in and around water — and make a difference in your community.

Whether you’re looking to work at a pool, beach, water park, or summer camp, our course gives you the certification needed to respond effectively in life-threatening situations.

Why Become a Lifeguard?

Lifeguarding isn’t just a job; it’s a responsible role that requires preparedness and focus. As a lifeguard, you will:

  • Ensure the safety of swimmers and beachgoers

  • Respond quickly and effectively to water emergencies

  • Learn life-saving skills, including CPR, first aid, and rescue techniques

  • Develop leadership, teamwork, and crisis management abilities

  • Gain valuable experience that can lead to career opportunities in recreation, sports, and fitness industries

Plus, lifeguard certification opens doors to a variety of jobs in aquatic facilities, resorts, summer camps, and more!

What You’ll Learn

✅ Water Rescue Techniques

  • Efficiently rescuing a swimmer in distress without putting yourself in danger

  • Using rescue equipment, such as rescue tubes and backboards

  • How to perform water entries and exits under various conditions

✅ CPR and First Aid

  • How to perform CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Basic first aid for injuries such as cuts, burns, and sprains

  • Handling cardiac emergencies, breathing problems, and shock

✅ Emergency Response & Legal Guidelines

  • Recognizing and managing water-related emergencies

  • Understanding your legal responsibilities and scope of practice as a lifeguard

  • Proper documentation of incidents and emergencies

Course Requirements & Prerequisites

To ensure you’re ready for the demands of lifeguarding, all participants must:

  • Be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course

  • Pass a swim test on the first day, which includes:

    • 300-yard continuous swim using front crawl and breaststroke

    • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs

    • Retrieve a 10-lb brick from a depth of 7–10 feet, then swim 20 yards with it

       

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step toward becoming a certified lifeguard today. Register below and join a network of lifesavers dedicated to protecting their communities.

Register Now
📩 Questions? Reach out to info@gllss.org or call (256) 700-566301

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