Lifeguard Training
The WCCC offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. This class is designed to teach the required skills in order to become a Certified Red Cross Lifeguard. Each participant must be at least 15-years of age by the last day of the class and complete the pretest. The pretest consists of a 300 yard swim (100 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, and 100 either Freestyle or Breaststroke), a 10-lb timed brick swim test, and a 2-min. water tread with no hands.
The course fee is $150 and includes all class materials, hands on instruction, and 2-year American Red Cross Certification for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (upon successful completion of tests). The class has a 3-person minimum and a 10-person maximum per instructor inline with American Red Cross guidelines.
Session 1 - August 26-29, 2019 (5-10pm)
Session 2 - February 3-6, 2020 (5-10pm)
Session 3 (Spring Break) - March 16-19, 2020 (8am-1pm)
Session 4 - April 27-30, 2020 (5-10pm)
Session 5 - May 11-14, 2020 (8am-3pm)
Session 6 - May 26-29, 2020 (8am-4pm)
Register online (link above) or by coming in to the front desk at the WCCC. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is due upon registration (applied towards the course fee.) and remaining payment ($125) is due upon successful completion of the pretest (no refunds).
Lifeguard Recertification Training
Lifeguard Recertification courses can be made by request by calling the aquatics office at 435-656-6357 or email at aquaticsprograms@washingtoncity.org.
Recertification cost: $50
Lifeguard Instructor Course
This course is designed for those wishing to become American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructors (LGI). Students must be at least 17-years of age at the time of the course. Dates: July 27-31
Time: 8am-noon
Cost: $115 (no refunds)
If you have questions, email aquaticsprograms@washingtoncity.org for more information.
Connect with Washington City:
Latest on Instagram: