Are you qualified?
You must be 15 years old to become a lifeguard. You must also be able to:
1. Swim 100 yards continuously using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both.
2. Tread water for one minute without using your arms.
3. Perform a feet-first surface dive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the depth at which you will be certified and return to surface
Training Courses
This training program is for first year lifeguards or individuals who hold an expired lifeguard training certification.
- Part 1: StarGuard ELITE Online Learning (~3 hours) (MUST be completed prior to in-person training)
- Part 2: In-Person Training
Includes: Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification, Training Materials, Rescue Pack, CPR Mask, Whistle, Swimsuit, and a T-Shirt or Tank Top.
Limited Space Available: Only registered employees will be guaranteed a seat in class.
A $35 NON-REFUNDABLE class registration fee.
**A $25 RESCHEDULING fee will be charged if you are unable to attend class and do not provide 48 hours notice.
Fees:
- Non-Employee
- $545
- Employee
Receive a $100 discount if certification is completed prior to March 1st!
Receive a $50 discount if certification is completed prior to April 1st!- $245 (Pay in full)
- $245 ($35 now/$210 deducted from paycheck)
- Teacher Employee
- $35 (Apparel not included)
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Latest Past Events
24-L20 Lifeguard Certification @ CCBC Dundalk
Saturday, June 22nd from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk
Sunday, June 23rd from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk$35.00 – $245.0024-L19 Lifeguard Certification @ CCBC Dundalk
Saturday, June 15th from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk
Sunday, June 16th from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk$35.00 – $245.0024-L17 Lifeguard Certification @ CCBC Dundalk
Saturday, June 1st from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk
Sunday, June 2nd from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk$35.00 – $245.00
This training program is for individuals who hold a current lifeguard certification but need to be recertified.
- Part 1: StarGuard ELITE Online Learning (~3 hours) (MUST be completed prior to Part 2)
- Part 2: In-Person Training
Includes: Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification, Training Materials, Rescue Pack, CPR Mask, Whistle, Swimsuit, and a T-Shirt or Tank Top
Limited Space Available: Only registered employees will be guaranteed a seat in class.
**A $35 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee is included in all class prices.
**A $25 RESCHEDULING fee will be charged if you are unable to attend class and do not provide 48 hours notice.
Fees:
- Non-Employee
- $495
- Employee
Receive a $100 discount if certification is completed prior to March 1st!
Receive a $50 discount if certification is completed prior to April 1st!- $195 (Pay in full)
- $195 ($35 now/$160 deducted from paycheck)
- Teacher Employee
- $5 (Apparel not included)
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- There are no upcoming events.
Latest Past Events
24-R18 Lifeguard Recertification @ Mays Chapel
Wednesday, May 22nd from 8am-3pm @ Mays Chapel Swim Club
Thursday, May 23rd from 8am-3pm @ Mays Chapel Swim Club
24-R17 Lifeguard Recertification @ Mays Chapel
Sunday, May 19th from from 8am-8:30pm @ Mays Chapel Swim Club
24-R16 Lifeguard Recertification @ Mays Chapel
Saturday, May 18th from from 8am-8:30pm @ Mays Chapel Swim Club
This training program is for individuals who hold a position of pool manager, assistant pool manager, head lifeguard, or lifeguard of a single-guard pool.
This class is for DRD employees ONLY.
Fees:
- Employee
- $100 (Pay in full)
- $100 ($35 now/$65 deducted from paycheck)
- Employee Renewal
- $45 (Pay in full)
- Employee Combination
- $50 (Pay in full)(New employee taking both Pool Op and Lifeguard Certification)
- Teacher Employee
- $35 (Pay in full)
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Latest Past Events
24-PO-G Pool Operator Certification
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 4:30pm-9:00pm @ Hunt Valley
24-PO-F Pool Operator Certification
Tuesday, May 28th from 12pm-7pm @ Hunt Valley
Wednesday, May 29th from 12pm-7pm @ Hunt Valley
24-PO-E Pool Operator Certification
Wednesday, May 22nd from 11am-6pm @ Hunt Valley
Thursday, May 23rd from 11am-6pm @ Hunt Valley
This training program is for individuals who hold a current pool operator license that needs to be renewed.
This class is for DRD employees ONLY.
Fees:
- Employee Renewal
- $45 (Pay in full)
- Teacher Employee
- $35 (Pay in full)
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Latest Past Events
This training orientation is mandatory for all newly hired DRD employees. This is a one-time, self-paced, online course which can be found on our LearnUpon portal. All employees will receive an invitation email from LearnUpon to create their account and complete the course.
There is no cost for this course.
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This class is for prospective DRD lifeguards who would like to practice the pre-requisite swim skills required to attend and successfully complete a lifeguard certification course.
Limited Space Available – Only registered employees will be guaranteed a seat in class.
There is no cost for this course.
- There are no upcoming events.
- There are no upcoming events.
Terms & Conditions of Fees
- The participant must be a current DRD employee or DRD employee in the upcoming season.
- The participant agrees to work through Labor Day weekend or provide DRD Pools two weeks written notice of his/her termination of employment with DRD Pools.
- If the participant fails to meet the terms and conditions, they will be subject to the non-employee rate.