Lifeguard Training in Huntsville

When you earn your lifeguard certification in Huntsville from the American Red Cross, you'll be well prepared to provide guidance and care for anyone spending time in, on, or around the water, including children, teens and adults. Our comprehensive training includes both lecture, and scenario-based, hands-on training, so you'll have the opportunity to practice and perfect your skills before taking your certification exam.

Whether you hope to land a seasonal job at a waterpark or a pool with attractions, or you just want to expand your skills, the Red Cross can help. When you enroll in our Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, you'll learn the unique set of skills needed to provide lifeguarding services at a facility with a maximum water depth of 3 feet. Learn more about how our Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding class in Huntsville can help you keep everyone safe at a variety of facilities.

When you enroll in one of our Shallow Water Lifeguarding classes in Huntsville, you'll gain the skills necessary for working as a lifeguard at an aquatic facility with a maximum water depth of 5 feet – and you can expand your career options. Courses are available in person or via our blended Simulation Learning experience, which combines online coursework with an in-person skills session. Find a class in your area that suits your schedule and your learning style – and earn the certification you need.

If you're already a lifeguard, recertification in Huntsville is simple with the American Red Cross. Designed for those whose certification is still valid or within 30 days of expiring, our abbreviated lifeguard renewal classes allow you to update your skills, learn new techniques, and refresh your memory – and will allow you to continue working without a lapse in verification. Once successfully completed, your certification will be valid for two years. To enroll in a class in your area, check our newest course listing.

Because swimming is something that many people can do throughout their lives, regardless of age, a swim instructor has the power to positively impact people's lives in meaningful ways. If teaching others to swim safely, efficiently, and with joy is something you're passionate about, then our Aquatics Instructor training program may be the perfect fit. Throughout class you'll learn how to teach Parent & Child Aquatics Levels 1 and 2, Preschool Aquatics Levels 1-3, and Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-6, as well as three adult courses, Basic Water Rescue, Personal Water Safety, and more. For additional information on our Aquatics Instructor training program, as well as our Huntsville lifeguard certification classes, browse the courses available in your area.

In addition to our Huntsville lifeguard certification program, your local Red Cross also offers a wide range of classes that can help you reach your personal, and professional, goals. From aquatic instructor training to CPR, AED and first aid classes, Basic Life Support courses to swim coach training – no matter what your interest may be, we can help you expand your knowledge, and your skills. Check our newest course schedule for details on the classes available in your area.