How to Become a Lifeguard

This intense crash course gets candidates ready to take the NLS course. You will complete all three prerequisites for the NLS class. This course is limited to participants 13 years and older. You will learn the basics of lifesaving and first aid. Participants must be strong swimmers to take this course and must be able to swim front crawl for a minimum of 500 meters. Course fee includes exam fees. 100% attendance is required.

This course teaches participants the lifeguarding standards. This course is required to work as a lifeguard at H2O and most other organizations. Participants must have completed Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. Course fee includes “Alert—Lifeguarding in Action” manual and exam fees. 100% attendance is required. **Participants must be 16 years old by the exam date!