First Time Certification

Pool Personnel will be offering initial lifeguard training courses on the schedule below. All participants must register and pay for the course in advance and be able to meet the basic requirements listed below. This is a blended learning course, so completion of online materials is required in advance of in person training. Class is generally held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Participants in this class must attend both days and must be on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in not being permitted to take the course. Please allow for up to 10 hours to complete the online portion of the training (most are able to complete it in 6 to 8 hours).

Participants should bring the following to class:

  • Lunch, snacks, water. Some facilities may not have their water fountains installed prior to the start of class.
  • Bathing suit (one piece is recommended for females), towels, change of clothes. Some prefer to bring a second suit as well.
  • CPR masks will be provided. If you already have one (both adult and infant sized), let your instructor know and you can take $10 off the course fee.

April 16 and 17 at (location not determined yet)

May 3 and 4 at The Willows of Potomac Pool

May 10 and 11 at The Willows of Potomac Pool

To sign up, please click on this link: REGISTER NOW

Please note: we reserve the right to cancel any class that does not have at least 6 participants 48 hours before the scheduled start. In the event of inclement weather, class may have to be cancelled or rescheduled. Participants who wish to cancel and get a refund must inform their instructor at least 48 hours in advance.

Re-Certification

Pool Personnel will be offering lifeguard recertification courses on the schedule below. All participants must register and pay for the course in advance and be able to meet the basic requirements listed below. This is a blended learning course, so completion of online materials is required in advance of in person training. Class is generally held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants in this class must be on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in not being permitted to take the course. Please allow approximately 6 hours to complete the online portion of the training.

Participants should bring the following to class:

  • Lunch, snacks, water. Some facilities may not have their water fountains installed prior to the start of class.
  • Bathing suit (one piece is recommended for females), towels, change of clothes. Some prefer to bring a second suit as well.
  • CPR masks will be provided. If you already have one (both adult and infant sized), let your instructor know and you can take $10 off the course fee.

April 27 at Mohican Pool–NOTE THAT THE CLASS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 4/26 IS NOW ON 4/27

May 11 at TBD

May 18 at Old Georgetown Club

To sign up, please click on this link: REGISTER NOW

Please note: we reserve the right to cancel any class that does not have at least 6 participants 48 hours before the scheduled start. In the event of inclement weather, class may have to be cancelled or rescheduled. Participants who wish to cancel and get a refund must inform their instructor at least 48 hours in advance.

Basic Requirements for Full Certification

  • Swim 150 meters continuously using freestyle and/or breast stroke, stop and tread water for two minutes without using hands or arms, then swim another 50 meters.
  • Be at least 15 years old by the beginning of the course.
  • Surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick in water at least eight feet deep.
  • Complete the online portion of the training in its entirety before the first in person session.

Basic Requirements for Recertification

  • Swim 150 meters continuously using freestyle and/or breast stroke, stop and tread water for two minutes without using hands or arms, then swim another 50 meters.
  • Have previously been certified. Prior certification may not be expired by more than 60 days. If it is, you’ll need to take the full course. If you’re not sure when you expire(d), check with the Red Cross by using this link: Find My Certificate
  • Surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick in water at least eight feet deep.
  • Complete the online portion of the training in its entirety before the first in person session.

Other Options

For those seeking certification at a different time, below is a list of links to area providers. If you find somewhere else to get certified, please be sure to check with us to make sure the certification is accepted by Montgomery County.

Pool Operator Courses: Pool Personnel does not offer courses taught by us at this time. However, we do offer a list of available courses. This is not a complete list and you may be able to find other courses.