Lifeguard Class / Job Opportunity

Become a Lifeguard

Lifeguards protect their community by preventing, recognizing, and responding to water-related emergencies. Obtain your 2-year certification by taking a lifeguard course from the American Red Cross right here at the White Pine County Aquatic Center. Courses take as little as 24 hours and emphasize hands-on training, supported by classroom instruction.

Download a job application (PDF).

5 Reasons to become a Lifeguard

1- Learn to save lives in and out of the water

2- Develop your leadership, communication, and teaching skills

3- Build your resume

4- Earn money

5- Stay in great physical condition

Lifeguard Class

Cost: $35 for the online portion with Red Cross and $80 to Aquatic Center ($80 is reimbursed after 120 hours work for White Pine County Aquatics if hired)
Ages: 15 years plus
Participants receive: Red Cross Lifeguard, First aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), Bloodborne pathogen certification, and a safety pack

Pre-course swimming test:
300-yard swim (100-yard front crawl, 100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard crawl or breaststroke) 10 pound brick recovery/rescue effort from 9-foot deep area
2 minutes treading water with no hands

Please call 289-7700 for more information.