Lifeguard Training & Certification
Current certifications are required for
Know your status.
Use this page to register for a training and certification class. You must be fully current on your certs to be work as an active lifeguard.
For additional study material, see the Red Cross mobile application library.
Use this page to register for a training and certification class. You must be fully current on your certs to be work as an active lifeguard.
For additional study material, see the Red Cross mobile application library.
Information on Our Certification Programs
Lifeguard Training ($225 for employees; 3 day class)
- This course focuses on team communication, situational awareness training, rescue techniques, working with the public, and basic facility cleanliness and maintenance
- You'll be subjected to a physical test for these qualities: swimming strength, brick retreival from the dive-well, distance and endurance, and hands-on rescue ability
- Upon successful completion of the physical evaluation, CPR and First Aid training, and passing a written examination, you'll be issued the relevant certifications
- All students will be required to complete an online course (included in price) on their own prior to training day – students will be given a link to the online class one week prior to the chosen class date
- This class is $300 for non-employees
- Lifeguard trainees have the option of paying for the class up front or through paycheck deduction
Recertify for Returning Guards ($125; 1 day)
- This'll be a single-day re-evaluation of
your capacity to function as a lifeguard.
Passing this course updates your certifications to this year - If you're interested in taking on more responsibility, be a Head Lifeguard
- Returning guards, please let us know you intend on coming back by contacting us at jobs@aquaticadvisors.net, or via phone at 713-609-9489
Cardio Pulminary Rescusitation ($65; 1 day)
- One day of training gives you CPR theory, instructions, actual practice, and a testing program. Upon passing, you'll receive an updated certificate to validate your skill.
- The American Red Cross mobile app comes with a useful CPR study lesson:
http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app
Water Safety Instructor ($250; 1 day)
- Water Safety Instructors are trained to be proficient, comfortable and reliable in an aquatics environment. WSI training and this credential are a valuable asset for trainers
- Sea Animals instructors, coaches and other professionals benefit their careers by seeking this knowledge and the certification paper offers a level of credibility
- We value our skilled SSA instructors, and opportunities are available to prospective youth educators. Apply for a Swimming Sea Animals instructor position
Register for a 2025 Guard Houston Education Course
Complete the Guard Houston employment application for a Job App confirmation code.
GUARD HOUSTON TRAINING
- Lifeguard Training
June 9th & 10thFairway
4702 Hidden Springs
Houston, TX 77084Monday, 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, 8 am – 5 pm