2023 Lifeguard Training Courses - $150

Lifeguard Training Course #1       April 15, April 16, April 22, April 23       11am-5pm Daily    Lifeguard Training Course #2          April 29, April 30, May 6, May 7        11am-5pm Daily       Lifeguard Triaining Course #3              May 30, May 31, June 1, June 2         10am-4pm Daily

This program teaches candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatics emergencies. Successful candidates will receive Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED certifications valid for 2 years. The Red Cross Lifeguard Program is a blended learning format with approximately 7 hours of online materials completed prior to attending the in-person sessions.

A prerequisite swim test must be completed prior to registering for lifeguard training.  Email [email protected] to set-up a time to complete the swim test.

  Prerequisites to course entry:

1. At least 15 years of age prior to the last scheduled class date.
2. Swim 300-yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.  Candidates may swim using breaststroke, front crawl, or a combination of the two.  Goggles are permitted.
3. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
4. 20-yard swim to 7-10 ft. depth, submerge and retrieve 10 lb brick, swim on back to starting point with both hands holding the brick.  Exit pool without using ladder or stairs.  No goggles. Timed event 1 minute 40 seconds.

     Lifeguard Training Courses are FREE to those working for Anderson Mill Limited District. Potential employees must complete the hiring process before being entered into the lifeguard training course.  Also, potential employees must be able to retrieve the 10 lb. brick from 12 ft. depth. Interested in working with AMLD as a lifeguard?  Complete the online application and email it to [email protected].