American Red Cross teaches people of all ages and various abilities how to swim and be safe around the water. Our courses combine the best in swim instruction with a strong emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety. We also provide comprehensive training for lifeguards, instructors and aquatic facility management to help protect aquatic facility patrons. Our classes offer something for every swimmer from Learn-to-Swim to Lifeguarding Intructor

Become a Red Cross Lifeguard, Lifeguarding Instructor, or Water Safety Instructor

If you are looking for a fun and meaningful job that’s in high demand, Red Cross aquatics programs offer three distinct tracks.

• If you are 15 years or older and a proficient swimmer, you can become trained as a professional lifeguard.
• If you’re at least 16 years old, you can become an American Red Cross Water Safety instructor and teach children and adults to swim.
• If you’re at least 17 years old and have a basic-level Lifeguarding certificate, you can become an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor and teach others to become lifeguards.

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Swimming and water safety courses are offered by local aquatic facilities. Select from the courses below to find the location and time most convenient for you. If you are interested in learning when local facilities add trainings in any of these areas, please sign up for an email list in your area of interest to receive training notifications:

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