American Red Cross Certified Instruction

Aquatic Safety Courses

6 aquatic certification courses taught by experienced, licensed instructors. CPR / First Aid / AED courses are offered through our sister site, Swan CPR.

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Lifeguard Certification

Train. Respond. Save Lives. Our Red Cross Lifeguard course combines online coursework, classroom instruction, and in-water skills assessments to prepare you for a career in aquatic safety.

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Course Details
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Duration
2 full days (in-person) + 8 hrs online
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Cost
Starting at $325
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Certification
Valid for 2 years ยท includes CPR/First Aid/AED
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Age / Prereq
15+ on first class day
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Locations
CA (San Diego, Bay Area, Riverside, Kern) ยท NV (Las Vegas)
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Lifeguard Instructor

Take the next step in your aquatic career. This course prepares you to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.

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Course Details
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Duration
Weekend (Sat & Sun) + 2 hrs online
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Certification
Valid for 2 years
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Age / Prereq
17+ with current Lifeguard certification
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Locations
CA (San Diego, Kern, Bay Area)
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Note
Minimum 6 participants
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Water Safety Instructor

Become certified to teach the American Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety curriculum. Train students of all ages from parent-child aquatics through adult swim programs.

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Course Details
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Duration
2 full days + 8 hrs online
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Certification
Valid for 2 years
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Age / Prereq
16+
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Locations
CA (San Diego, Riverside, Kern, Bay Area)
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Note
Minimum 6 participants
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CA Title 22 First Aid

Meet California Title 22 regulations with this professional-level first aid, CPR, and AED certification designed for lifeguards, firefighters, peace officers, and public safety personnel.

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Course Details
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Duration
2 days standalone ยท 4 days when combined with Lifeguard
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Certification
Valid for 2 years
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Age / Prereq
15+
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Locations
California facilities only
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Swim Coach Safety

Fulfills the USA Swimming Coaches Safety Education requirement and meets YMCA of the USA Swim Coach certification water safety standards. Learn to recognize, prevent, and respond to hazardous situations.

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Course Details
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Duration
3 hours (2.5 online + in-person skills session)
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Certification
Valid for 2 years
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Age / Prereq
15+
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Locations
CA (San Diego, Bay Area) ยท NV (Las Vegas)
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Basic Water Rescue

A 4-hour introductory course providing the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Perfect for camp counselors, parents, teachers, and anyone who supervises others near water.

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Course Details
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Duration
4 hours (single day, in-person only)
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Certification
Valid for 3 years
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Age / Prereq
Comfortable in waist-high water
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Locations
On-site at your facility (group bookings)
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Note
No online pre-work โ€” fully in-person

CPR ยท First Aid ยท AED Courses

CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are offered through our sister training center, Swan CPR โ€” based in Murrieta, CA with on-site delivery across the western US.

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Group & Corporate Rates

Need training for 5 or more? We bring the classroom to you. On-site delivery for HOAs, hotels, fitness centers, municipalities, schools, and corporate teams.

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