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american red cross aquatics training

Professional On-Site Training for Aquatic Facilities

courses we offer

Best for professional rescuers at pools, water parks, and camps.

  • Course Prerequisites: Candidates must be 15+ and pass two swimming skill assessments.
  • Format: Blended Learning (Online pre-work + 21 hours, 30 minutes of in-person instruction).
  • Certifications, Valid 2 Years:
    • American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding
    • CPR, AED and First Aid for Professional Rescuers
  • Note: Deep Water is for facilities with water more than 7 feet deep; Shallow Water is for facilities with water less than 7 feet deep.

Train your senior staff to teach Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid in-house.

With our Onsite Lifeguard Instructor Course, we bring the training to your facility, saving you time and logistics.

  • Group Size: Minimum of 5 participants required per session.
  • Course Prerequisites: Candidates must be 17+, hold a current Lifeguarding Deep Water certificate with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. Candidates must also pass a rigorous in-water skill assessment on Day 1 to proceed with the course.
  • Format: Blended Learning (Online pre-work + two days of in-person instruction).
  • Certifications, Valid 2 Years:
    • American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED Instructor

Provides coaches with the essential skills to maintain a safe environment. Meets the safety requirements for USA Swimming and Y USA.

With our Onsite Safety Training for Swim Coaches Course, we bring the training to your facility, saving you time and logistics.

  • Group Size: Minimum of 3 participants required per session.
  • Course Prerequisites: Candidates must be 15+
  • Format: 3 hours online + 3 hours in-water with our team.
  • Certification, Valid 2 Years:
    • American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches

For those who work or live near water. This course meets the State of California’s water safety requirements for foster care and adoptive parents.

With our Onsite Basic Water Rescue Course, we bring the training to your facility, saving you time and logistics.

  • Group Size: Minimum of 3 participants required per session.
  • Course Prerequisites: Candidates must be comfortable in chest-deep water
  • Format: Up to 4 hours in-person
  • What You Will Master:
    • Emergency Action Plans
    • Non-Swimming Rescues
    • Spinal & Seizure Management
    • Survival & Self-Rescue
  • Certification, Valid 2 Years:
    • American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue

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Get certified through the American Red Cross, Health & Safety Institute, Stop the Bleed, or our own Safety Training Pros programs.

Flexible solutions

From individuals joining a community class to full-scale staff certifications at your facility, we offer blended learning and on-site options to fit your schedule.

Professional Instructors

Our courses are led by seasoned safety experts with real-world experience in emergency response and facility management.

We proudly serve organizations across Northern California. From community pools and private swim schools to municipal aquatic centers and summer camps—our instructors make it easy to meet American Red Cross requirements and strengthen your facility's safety culture.

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