Participants must be 14 years old by the end of the course and must have completed their Bronze Medallion. This professional aquatics certification course develops essential skills and knowledge that enable the participant to instruct others in basic swimming skills, personal water safety, recreational and competitive swimming strokes, synchronized swimming skills, and lifesaving. Participants must be at least 16 years old and must have completed Bronze Cross, Aqualeaders, First Aid, and 15 hours of apprentice instructing. Training Bronze Star Bronze Star opens the door to the world of aquatics, including personal safety and rescue skills. Participants must be at least 12 years old by the end of the course.
Participants improve their swimming efficiency and endurance over increased distances.
Participants must be at least 13 years old by the end of the course. Bronze Cross Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision, emergency procedures and teamwork in rescues. Participants must be at least 14 years old by the end of the course and must have completed Bronze Medallion and Senior Resuscitation. CPR NLS is the only nationally-recognized lifeguard training program. This course covers material specific to Lifeguarding in a swimming pool situation.