By course and season
Sessions through the year
Each course runs at the county aquatic center. Choose the season that suits your school year or your pool's opening day.
- Late December and early January
Lifeguard course, winter break
Four days
For college students home for the holidays: the whole course in one block.
- Ages 15 and up
- Four days, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- County aquatic center
Open - March
Lifeguard course, spring
Two weekends
Two weekends of pool skills, first aid and CPR, with a skills check on the last day.
- Ages 15 and up
- Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., two weekends
- County aquatic center
Open - April
Lifeguard course, April
Evenings and a Saturday
Evening classes for students with school in the day. Ask to be put on the next one.
- Ages 15 and up
- Weekday evenings, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and one Saturday
- County aquatic center
Full - Late May and early June
Lifeguard course, early summer
One week of weekdays
For students and staff who need to be ready when the pools open.
- Ages 15 and up
- Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one week
- County aquatic center
Waitlist - September and October
Lifeguard course, fall
Weekends
A weekend course for students who work or play a sport in the school year.
- Ages 15 and up
- Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., two weekends
- County aquatic center
Open - Every month
First aid and CPR
One evening
For camp counselors, coaches and anyone who needs it for work.
- Ages 15 and up
- One evening, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- County aquatic center
Open - April to July
Recertification
A review day
A day of rescue skills, CPR and a short written test for guards whose card is due.
- Current guards
- One Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- County aquatic center
Open - Booked by the season
Staff course for a camp or pool
At your pool or ours
Lifeguard, first aid and CPR courses planned around your calendar. Ask for a date.
- Staff teams
- Set with the manager
- County aquatic center
Open
Sample sessions.
Dates and hours change with the season; the enrollment page has the latest.
Not sure which session?
Tell us your school year or your pool's opening day, and we will find the date.