Lifeguarding

Lifeguard Training

The StarGuard ELITE (SGE) Lifeguard Training course equips participants with the skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This certification is required to become a lifeguard at Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District (CVPRD).

Participants will earn certifications in:

StarGuard ELITE Lifeguarding
American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED

All certifications are valid for 1 year from the last day of the course.

StarGuard ELITE Prerequisites:

To enroll, participants must:

Be at least 16 years old by the first day of class.
Complete a 100-yard continuous swim using freestyle, breaststroke, or a combination of the two.
- Swim 50 yards without a rescue tube.
- Swim 50 yards with a rescue tube across the chest, keeping the head above water.
Retrieve a 10-pound brick from 12 feet of water using a feet-first surface dive.
Tread water for 1 minute without using arms.
Complete approximately 10 hours of online blended learning prior to the first day of class. Candidates will not be allowed to participate if this requirement is not met.

Important Information:

Application & Interview Required: All participants must complete an application and interview before the start of class to be considered for employment with CVPRD.
Age-Specific Certification: Per StarGuard ELITE guidelines, certification is valid only at CVPRD. Transfers to another SGE agency may be approved by the training facility.

Upcoming Classes:

September 25-27

Participants must attend all scheduled class sessions; make-up sessions are not available.

Classes are typically offered during the following times: