THE AQUATIC CONNECTION

Waterfront Lifeguarding (includes bays, lakes, ponds, beaches, and swimming pools – 20ft deep or less)

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

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module equips participants 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, participants 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.community pools.

Register for Waterfront Lifeguarding in Nashua, NH

Prerequisites for the Waterfront Lifeguarding Course (includes bays, lakes, ponds, beaches, and swimming pools – 20ft deep or less):

• Be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course.
• Pass and complete the Online Blended-Learning Training.
• Pass the Pre-Skills Assessment Below for Waterfront Lifeguarding & Deep Pools.

Pre-Skills Assessment for Waterfront Lifeguarding & Deep Pools:

• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping:
  • Jump into the water and totally submerge.
  • Resurface and swim 350 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles are allowed.
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading using the legs only.
  • Swim 200 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute & 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water, no goggles allowed).
  • Submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
• Complete an underwater swim:
  • Swim 5 yards, submerge, and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4-7 feet of water. Resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards.