This specialized course is designed for individuals who will guard shallow water environments such as hotel pools, community splash areas, and swim schools. The American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding course focuses on key surveillance and rescue skills adapted for shallow pool depths.

Through blended learning, candidates receive both online instruction and in-person skill sessions. You’ll learn how to recognize distressed swimmers, perform appropriate water entries, and respond to emergencies effectively—all tailored for shallow aquatic settings.

Certification Earned*:

• Shallow Water Lifeguarding
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid
  *All certifications are valid for 2 years upon successful completion.

Best For:
Lifeguards working at swim schools, hotel pools, apartment complexes, therapy pools, or any facility with water depths up to 7 feet.

Call or Text 833-SWIM-USA for course availability at this location.

Prepare to save lives, build leadership skills, and gain employment opportunities with our American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. This comprehensive program is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to aquatic emergencies in deep water pool environments.

Through blended learning, candidates receive both online and in-person skill sessions. You will engage in real-life scenarios and hands-on practice to develop key lifeguard competencies such as scanning, rescue techniques, emergency response, CPR/AED, and First Aid.

Certification Earned*:

• Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water)
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid
  *All certifications are valid for 2 years upon successful completion.

Best For:
Pool lifeguards, recreation staff, swim instructors, aspiring aquatic professionals, and those applying for summer jobs at aquatic centers, YMCAs, and community pools.

Prepare to protect lives in both pool and waterfront settings with this comprehensive certification course.

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module equips candidates with essential skills for guarding in both traditional pool environments and non-surf open water locations such as lakes, ponds, campsites, and rural recreation areas.

Unlike pool settings, waterfront environments pose unique challenges—unpredictable conditions, limited visibility, and expansive swim zones. This course prepares lifeguards to confidently prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in both types of settings.

Through blended learning, candidates receive both online instruction and in-person skills sessions. You will build a strong foundation in pool lifeguarding skills and then advance into waterfront-specific training, where you’ll learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies, navigate natural elements, all while gaining the confidence and tools needed to manage complex rescue scenarios in deep water and waterfront environments.

Certification Earned*:

• Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water)
• Waterfront Skills
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid
  *All certifications are valid for 2 years upon successful completion.

Best For:
Camp lifeguards and counselors, outdoor waterfront staff, adventure and nature program leaders, and anyone supervising swimmers in natural, non-surf water environments.

Review, Refresh, and Renew Your Skills!

Already certified and nearing expiration? The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed for current or recently expired American Red Cross lifeguards to renew credentials and sharpen essential skills. This streamlined, hands-on course reviews updated protocols and reinforces your readiness in CPR/AED, First Aid, surveillance, and emergency response.

Candidates must hold a current or recently expired certification (no more than 30 days) in any of the following Lifeguarding Courses: Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding for Swimming Pools (including Deep Water), or Waterfront Lifeguarding.

Certification Earned*:

• Lifeguarding (same type as current/expiring certification)
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid
  *All certifications are valid for 2 years upon successful completion.

Best For:
Returning lifeguards, camp staff, aquatic professionals, and anyone whose American Red Cross lifeguard certification is due for renewal and meets the prerequisites.