Aquatic Classes

Count on the American Red Cross for the best training on how to be safe in, on, and around the water! The American Red Cross has been the leader in swimming and lifeguarding since 1914.

Now the winning tradition continues with an exciting new collection of courses designed to make learning easier and to help you benefit from the latest research on instructional techniques. No matter what kind of training you need, we have a program to match.

Select an area to learn more...

• Lifeguard Training
• Water Safety Instructor

To learn more about our class offerings, schedules and registration click on the tab TAKE A CLASS located above.

Lifeguard Training

This core course will teach you the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course includes certification in First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillation, Preventing Disease Transmission, and Lifeguard Training.

Water Safety Instructor

This course is for those who wish to teach progressional level swimming classes. Longfellow's Whales Tales, and the Community Water Safety course.