Stay safe around water. With lifeguarding and water safety programs from the Red Cross, you can learn basic skills and train to be a lifeguard.

From pools to beaches, lakes, and water parks, lifeguards are the first line of defense against drowning, injuries, and emergencies. Becoming a certified lifeguard opens the door to a rewarding career that …

A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, beach, spa, river and lake.

This comprehensive certification program provides training for all lifeguard specialties, including shallow pool, swimming pool, deep pool, waterfront, youth camp, and water park environments.

Lifeguard training is essential for the safety of swimmers everywhere, not just in the USA. ALA offers comprehensive lifeguard courses for everyone, from professional lifeguards to general aquatic …

The American Lifeguard Association (ALA) aims to equip individuals with essential skills in lifeguarding, CPR, AED use, and first aid through high-quality lifeguard training and lifeguard …

With Lifeguard-Pro, you can have your Lifeguard, Water Safety Swim Instructor, CPR, First Aid or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification in your hand in as little as two days!

The Junior Lifeguard Program emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and safety while introducing young people to safe marine and aquatic recreation opportunities. The program is designed to improve …

Explore all lifeguard certification levels, from junior lifeguarding to waterfront and CPR for professionals. Get trained and certified step-by-step.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics …