Lifeguard Training

Become a Lifeguard
Lifeguards protect their community by recognizing,
preventing, and responding to water-related
emergencies. In order to get a position at most
facilities you need to become certified, and most
employers look for American Red Cross
Certifications.
Obtain your 2-year certification by taking the
lifeguarding course from the American Red Cross.
Courses take as little as 24 hours and emphasize
hand-on training supported by lifeguard instruction.
Become a
Lifeguard Training
Program Requirements/Prerequisites:
• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Complete course pretest administered on the first
day of class
Location:
• Logan Community Recreation Center
195 South 100 West, Logan, Utah
• Sky View High School Swimming Pool
520 South 250 East, Smithfield, Utah
How to Register:
• Logan Community Recreation Center
195 South 100 West, Logan, Utah
Fee: $120
• Books will be provided for classroom use only
• Pocket masks and certification fee included in course cost
Instructors:
• Shellie Lusk (435) 232-4674
shellie.lusk@aggiemail.usu.edu
• Chelsee Johnson (435) 512-4633
chelsee.w4@gmail.com
Become a
Water Safety Instructor
Learn to teach children and adults water safety,
survival, and swimming skills. Also make
community water safety presentations.
Obtain your 2-year certificate by taking the water
safety instructor course. Course can take as little
as 32 hours and emphasizes the practice of skills
and techniques needed to become a successful
water safety instructor.
Dates and Times:
Session I: January 5 - January 23
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Session II: January 26 - February 13
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Session III: February 16 - March 5
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Session IV: March 15 - 26, April 5 - 9
(no classes due to spring break)
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Water Safety Instructor Training
Program Requirements/Prerequisites:
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Complete course pretest administered on the first
day of class
Location:
• Sky View High School Swimming Pool
520 South 250 East, Smithfield, Utah
How to Register:
• jeralyn.perkins.wix.com/WSI-instructor
Fee: $175
• Books will be provided for the duration of the course
• Payment due at registration via PayPal
Instructor:
• Jeralyn Perkins (801) 931-9312
• jeralyn.turnblom@gmail.com
Dates and Times:
Session I: March 5, 12, 19, 26
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Session II: April 9, 16, 23, 30
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Possible session in May
• Students must be in attendance every day in order to pass both the Lifeguard Training
Course and the Water Safety Instructor
Training Course
5 Reasons to be a Lifeguard
or Water Safety Instructor
• Learn to save lives in and out of the water
• Develop your leadership, communication and teaching skills
• Build your resume
• Earn money
• Stay in great physical condition
American
Red Cross
Lifeguard
Training and
Water Safety
Instructor
Courses