Our Lifeguard Instructor provides Red Cross Lifeguard Training and certification.  Certifications are valid for two years and will certify you to work as a lifeguard at aquatic facilities nationwide.  Please note that certification at our facility does not require employment at our facility.  Please apply to the facility you wish to work for.

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2026 DATES

LIFEGUARD CLASS:

Class dates to train NEW lifeguards and lifeguards with expired certification:  

ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASSES IS REQUIRED TO PASS THIS CLASS. 

May LG Class: 

June 17 3:30 pm-8:30 pm - PRE-TEST: 200-yard swim with 2-minute tread without hands, deep water brick retrieval and part one of the class.  Come with all materials.

June 18 9:00-6:30 pm (lunch break 1-1:30pm)

June 19 10:00 am-7:00 pm (lunch break 1-2pm)  Testing will be done today.  

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June LG Class: 

June 17 3:30 pm-8:30 pm - PRE-TEST: 200-yard swim with 2-minute tread without hands, deep water brick retrieval and part one of the class.  Come with all materials.

June 18 9:00-6:30 pm (lunch break 1-1:30pm)

June 19 10:00 am-7:00 pm (lunch break 1-2pm)  Testing will be done today.  ​

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$220: Pay after pre-test before first session.  Fee includes the Red Cross Registration fee.

Students are required to have their own fanny pack and CPR shield.  Bring your own or notify us when registering that you need to purchase one from us.

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Minimum Requirements

• Be age 15 by the last class.

• Pass the pre-test: 

  • #1: jump into the deep end, swim 150 yards (crawl stroke/freestyle and/or breaststroke), tread water 2 minutes using no hands,finish swim with 50 yards;

  • #2swim 20 yards to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the deep end and swim back holding a 10 lb brick at surface level with both hands in under 1 minute 40 seconds

• Complete the online portion of the class: proof of online completion must be shown at the pre-test class.

• Attend all in-person sessions: Lifeguards must show maturity in decisions and responsibility in actions.  All classes must be attended, and lifeguard candidates must be prepared for each session.

• Pass the written test with 80% or better:  Only two chances to pass this test are allowed.  Review the end of chapter questions to study for the written test.

• Pass the in-water scenario tests: Each scenario must be passed to pass the lifeguard training course.  Two attempts are allowed for each of the three tests.  

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Renewal class for lifeguards with UNEXPIRED Certifications ONLY: ​

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Class #1: May 16, 7am-11:45am & May 17, 7am-11:45am (Both days are required)   REGISTRATION LINK 

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Class #2: June 7, 10-4:00 pm & June 8, 9 am- noon (Both days are required)  REGISTRATION LINK  ​

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Have your fanny pack with face shield, swimsuit, and towel (goggles optional for pre-test only). Gloves will be supplied.

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QUESTIONS:   

Contact Aimee Ozanich, Aquatics Director at 509-901-1838 or email selahaquaticcenter@gmail.com for more information.

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