Lifeguard Training in Las Vegas

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 Las Vegas. Designed around your schedule, we offer a variety of courses and learning styles to fit your needs.

The Lifeguarding Manual is designed to teach you everything from the basic responsibilities of a lifeguard to water rescue skills, emergency action plans and more. Our manuals have proven to be valuable resources for information long after your certification has been completed.

Our in-person Lifeguarding courses in Las Vegas 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 Red Cross blended learning combines 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.

Three courses are featured during Lifeguard training in Las Vegas: Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding (water up to 5 feet deep) and Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (water up to 3 feet deep). A two year certification in Lifeguarding/first aid/CPR/AED is issued upon successful completion of our training and coursework. A digital certification is available upon completion.

The Red Cross offers Lifeguard training in Las Vegas, along with valuable training resources and manuals that are designed to make learning easy. Our digital and traditional printed materials are created as a complement to assist your learning while you are getting trained to become a certified lifeguard.

Those wish to recertify may register for the Red Cross Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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.