Lifeguarding

Lifeguard Training

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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).

Upcoming Classes 

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Course Dates: November 19-21, 2026
Schedule:

  • Thursday, November 19: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 20: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 21: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Fee: $85 District residents, $128 Non-District residents

Registration by November 12

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. Returning staff annual recertification is covered by the District. 

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.

Want to learn more about StarGuard? Visit their website here. 

Important Information:

  • Application & Interview Required: All participants must complete an employment application and interview prior to the start of the course in order to be considered for a Lifeguard position with CVPRD.
  • Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 16 years old by the conclusion of the training course to be eligible for employment consideration as a Lifeguard with CVPRD.
  • Certification Transferability: In accordance with StarGuard ELITE guidelines, certifications are facility-specific and are initially issued under CVPRD. Individuals seeking employment with another StarGuard ELITE facility may be eligible to transfer their certification, subject to approval and any applicable requirements of the receiving agency.

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

Classes are typically offered during the following times:

  • Thanksgiving/Winter break (November or December)
  • Spring break (March)
  • September 
Lifeguards practings water rescues removing a guest from the water on a backboard
Lifeguards practicing preforming in water ventilations
Lifeguards jumping into the water
A lifeguard is holding a flotation device in a swimming pool.
Two people jumping into an indoor swimming pool, with spectators in the background.
Three people practicing a water rescue drill with a backboard.
Lifeguards training in the water
CPR training session with an instructor and participants practicing on a mannequin by the poolside.
Lifeguards practings water rescues removing a guest from the water on a backboard
Lifeguards practicing preforming in water ventilations
Lifeguards jumping into the water
A lifeguard is holding a flotation device in a swimming pool.
Two people jumping into an indoor swimming pool, with spectators in the background.
Three people practicing a water rescue drill with a backboard.
Lifeguards training in the water
CPR training session with an instructor and participants practicing on a mannequin by the poolside.
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