Lifeguard Training in Colorado Springs

For over a century, the American Red Cross has taught valuable lifeguarding skills from injury and drowning prevention to water safety and what to do in the event of an emergency. We are the industry leader for Lifeguard training in Colorado Springs. Designed around your schedule, we offer a variety of courses and learning styles to fit your needs.

A review conducted by the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council states that less than half of course participants can pass a skills test one year after training. Skill retention begins to decline only after a few months which is why refresher courses are so important. You can locate Lifeguard Refresher Classes in Colorado Springs by using our Find a Class Tool.

Lifeguarding Classes in Colorado Springs combine the traditional classroom environment along with online learning options. Our blended learning classes combines both in-person and online coursework for a total time commitment of 19 hours and 30 minutes in-person and 7 hours and 30 minutes of online work.

We also offer in-person Lifeguarding Classes in Colorado Springs, and our in-person courses are perfect for those who prefer a traditional learning environment, offering the time to learn, ask questions and view in-person demonstrations. The total time commitment for our in-person lifeguarding course is 25 hours and 20 minutes.

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual was created to assist you in your Colorado Springs Lifeguard training while also answering all of your questions, from basic water safety to how to best respond in an emergency situation. The Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual is available in both a digital format as well as a traditional printed version.

Those wish to recertify may register for the Red Cross Colorado Springs Lifeguard training and review course. Those who prefer blended learning courses, which combine both in-person and online learning options, may also register for a Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguarding Review course. For information on the American Red Cross lifeguarding recertification courses in your area, please use the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Find a Class Tool.

For over 100 years, the American Red Cross training and preparation courses have been regarded as the best available in the nation. Our Colorado Springs Lifeguard training is designed to keep you informed with the most effective lifeguarding techniques and water safety protocol available today. The American Red Cross trains you to be prepared in the event of an emergency while also keeping the lives of those around you safe and secure.