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!- $295 (Pay in full)
- $295 ($35 now/$260 deducted from paycheck)
- Teacher Employee
- $35 (Apparel not included)
4 events found.25-L13 Lifeguard Certification @ Mays Chapel
Monday-Thursday, May 12th - 15th from 4:00pm-9:00pm @ Mays Chapel Swim Club
$35.00 – $295.0025-L14 Lifeguard Certification @ Mays Chapel
Saturday, May 17th from 8:00am-7:00pm @ Mays Chapel Swim Club
Sunday, May 18th from 8:00am-7:00pm @ Mays Chapel Swim ClubSold Out $35.00 – $295.0025-L15 Lifeguard Certification @ CCBC Dundalk
Saturday, May 31st from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk
Sunday, June 1st from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC DundalkSold Out $35.00 – $295.0025-L16 Lifeguard Certification @ CCBC Dundalk
Saturday, June 7th from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC Dundalk
Sunday, June 8th from 8:00am-7:00pm @ CCBC DundalkGet Tickets $35.00 – $295.00
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 3rd!
Receive a $50 discount if certification is completed prior to April 1st!- $195 (Pay in full)
- $195 ($35 now/$160 deducted from paycheck)
- Bridge Employee
- Must be approved by staffing coordinator
- Offered to employees currently holding a 2 yr. certification to complete the annual review of skills.
- $50 – Choose payroll deduction option ($35 now/$15 will be deducted from paycheck)
- Teacher Employee
- $5 (Apparel not included)
25-R15 Lifeguard Recertification @ Mays Chapel
Wednesday, May 14th from 8am-3pm @ Mays Chapel Swim Club
Thursday, May 15th from 8am-3pm @ 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.
Individuals who hold a current pool operator license and need to renew their license, may attend the second day of a full class listed below.
This class is offered to 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)
25-PO-D Pool Operator Certification @ Hunt Valley Office
Saturday, May 17th from 10am-5pm @ Hunt Valley
Sunday, May 18th from 10am-5pm @ Hunt Valley
25-PO-E Pool Operator Certification @ Hunt Valley Office
Tuesday, May 20th from 11am-6pm @ Hunt Valley
Thursday, May 22nd from 11am-6pm @ Hunt Valley
25-PO-F Pool Operator Certification @ Hunt Valley Office
Tuesday, May 27th from 12pm-7pm @ Hunt Valley
Wednesday, May 28th from 12pm-7pm @ Hunt Valley
25-PO-G Pool Operator Certification @ Hunt Valley Office
Monday, June 2nd from 4:30pm-9pm @ Hunt Valley
Tuesday, June 3rd from4:30pm-9pm @ Hunt Valley
Wednesday, June 4th from 4:30pm-9pm @ 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)
25-POR-A Pool Operator Renewal @ Hunt Valley Office
Monday, May 19th from 11am-6pm @ Hunt Valley Office
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 in order to confirm competency in the pre-requisite swim skills required to attend and successfully complete a lifeguard certification course. Contact your staffing coordinator for registration.
Limited Space Available – Only registered employees will be guaranteed a seat in class.
There is no cost for this course.
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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.