Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Become a lifeguard! Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies in a variety of scenarios. Participants are trained in safety and water rescue skills for a controlled environment, First Aid, CPR and AED. This blended learning opportunity utilizes American Red Cross online learning coursework and on-site water sessions.

To sign up, call 503- 794-8080 (ext. 0) and speak to Joey Amsberry, Aquatic Supervisor.

FEE: $49 Click HERE to register.

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

  • Mon, 4/14/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Prerequisites (bring your suit and towel).
  • Fri, 4/18/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel).
  • Mon, 4/21/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel).
  • Fri, 4/25/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel).
  • Mon, 4/28/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel).
  • Fri, 5/2/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel).
  • Mon, 5/5/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel). *Online Coursework must be completed by 5/5/25*.
  • Fri, 5/9/25: 4:30-8:30p.m. Final Written & Water Skills Test. (bring your suit and towel).
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS
  • 100% attendance is required. (No make up days will be offered)
  • Must be at least 15 years of age to participate in this class.
  • Students will receive the link to complete the online coursework.
    • Students will be asked to complete the 2 pre-requisite skills to remain in the class.
      • Skill #1: Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
        • Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
        • Swim goggles are allowed.
        • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
        • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
      • Skill #2:
      • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
          • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
          • The face may be in or out of the water.
          • Swim goggles are not allowed.
      • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
      • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
      • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
    • Employment interviews for those students interested in working at North Clackamas Aquatic Park as a Lifeguard will be approximately 1 week after the end of the course.

Interested in working at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park as a lifeguard? Join our team! Potential employment opportunities may be available following training.