Lifeguard Training

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Lifeguard Training | WaterSAFE MKE

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training will give you the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course includes water rescue skills, First Aid, and CPR PRO. Lifeguarding has many requirements depending on the certification agency, usually including a pre-swim test. Successful participants from this class may be considered for immediate employment opportunities. You must be at least 15 or 16 years old to participate, depending on the certifying agency.

Red Cross Lifeguarding courses have a modern design to reinforce skills that improve learning outcomes in an engaging and accessible way.​ Upon successful completion of the lifeguarding course, you will receive a Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification, which is valid for two years and accepted nationwide.

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Lifeguarding Curriculum

Red Cross Lifeguarding curriculum includes several lifeguarding course options. The certification program can include these add-ons:

  • Lifeguarding: Includes deep water training over 7′ in depth
  • Shallow Water Lifeguarding: Training for depths 7′ or less
  • Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding: Training for water depths 3′ or less
  • Waterpark & Waterfront Skills

LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAMS

MKE Rec | WaterSAFE MKE
MKE Recreation

MKE Rec provides Lifeguard PREP, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, and Review courses and competitive pay rates for certified lifeguards!

American Red Cross | WaterSAFE MKE
Red cross lifeguarding

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training will give you the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course includes water rescue skills, First Aid, and CPR PRO.

United States Lifesaving Association | WaterSAFE MKE
USLA

The United States Lifesaving Association is recognized nationally and internationally for our programs that set minimum recommended standards for the training, equipping, and preparedness of those assigned to prevent drowning and other injury in the open water environment.

Aquatics Ambassadors | WaterSAFE MKE
Aquatics Ambassadors

Become a lifeguard in Milwaukee County through Milwaukee Parks with the four-part program, developed over 50 years of outstanding lifeguarding experience.