American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Training Program
Become a lifeguard! Get the training you need at upcoming classes, available for youth ages 15 and older.
All classes are held at the Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, located at 485 North Clinton Avenue.
The classes are free for city residents, $75 for non-city residents, and $125 for adults, though fees can be waived if you pass pre-employment and accept a summer lifeguard job with the City of Rochester. You can see available summer aquatics positions available online here.
If you have any questions, contact Michael Corey at michael.corey@cityofrochester.gov.
| Training Program |
Dates and Times for Each Program Class |
| 4 Week Lifeguard Course |
- Monday March 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday March 8, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday March 13, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday March 15, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday March 20, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday March 22, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday March 27, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday March 29, 5 .m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday April 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Accelerated Lifeguard Course
Must be an accomplished swimmer |
- Tuesday April 11, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday April 12, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday April 13, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday April 14, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday April 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| 4 Week Lifeguard Course |
- Monday April 17, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday April 19, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday April 24, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday April 26, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday May 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday May 8, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday May 10, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday May 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Accelerated Lifeguard Course
Must be an accomplished swimmer |
- Tuesday May 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday May 17, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday May 18, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday May 19, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday May 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Re-cerfication Lifeguard Course
For those with current certification |
- Tuesday May 23, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday May 24, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday May 25, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday May 26, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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