Lifeguards
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Lifeguard Interest Form
If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard, submit an interest form. Someone from the aquatics team will contact you to set up a pre-course swimming skills test.
Employment Application
Employment is based on the successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguard Training course. Completing the course does not guarantee employment.
Training Course
Eligibility
Anyone 15 and older with swimming ability to complete an American Red Cross Lifeguard Class pre-course swimming skills test.
Pre-course Swimming Skills Test
- 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke
- 2-minute tread using legs only
- Ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.
Pre-course Test Offerings
- Tests are completed at the Columbus Aquatics Center.
- Available by appointment by contacting the Columbus Aquatics Center at 614-645-6122 or by email aquaticcenter@columbus.gov.
- One hour before the posted start on the first day of the training course.
Course Fee
- $150 for those that will take their certification to work outside of the City of Columbus.
- The course fee is waived for those who will be hired by the City of Columbus. Check out the employment information below. If employment with the City is not finalized, the certification will be held until payment of $150 is received for the training.
Additional Information
- All classes are contingent upon the number of candidates and must have a class of at least three people.
- For more information, email aquaticcenter@columbus.gov.
Upcoming Class Sessions
Full Class Times
All Days: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Express/Weekend Class Times
Fridays: 4-9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.