Recreation & Culture

First Aid and Aquatic Certification Programs

Pathway to become a Lifeguard:

  1. Bronze Medallion (Prerequisite: Bronze Star (need not be current) or minimum of 13 years of age, current CPR-C.)
  2. Standard First Aid & CPR C
  3. Bronze Cross (Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion (need not be current) and a current Standard First Aid CPR C.)
  4. National Lifeguard (Prerequisite: Bronze Cross (need not be current), current Standard First Aid CPR C, and minimum of 15 years of age.)

Pathway to become a Swim Instructor:

  1. Swim Instructor (Prerequisite: Bronze Cross or higher (need not be current), current CPR C, and minimum of 15 years of age.)