Swim 2 Earn & Lifeguard Certifications

This course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5 feet and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Prerequisites: (Will be completed at the start of the first class)

• Minimum age: 15 years
• Swim 100 yards continuously
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
• Complete a timed event within 50 seconds
  • Starting in the water: Swim 20 yards, submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object, and exit the water without using steps or a ladder.

Swim to Learn – Swim Guide Training – 16 hours + 34 Shadow Hours

Registration for Swim Guide Training at V3 Sports – Must be Approved by V3 Staff

Join us for the comprehensive Swim Guide Training course at V3 Sports! This 16hour training equips participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to safely guide swimmers and support aquatic programming. Perfect for those looking to work directly with youth and community swim initiatives, this class combines handson instruction with practical watersafety foundations.

Participants will need to complete the Red Cross online portion before taking the course

There will be about 3 courses offer throughout the year for shallow water guarding. They will be added to the site above as available.