The Blended Learning approach offers flexibility and convenience while ensuring candidates develop the necessary knowledge and skills for lifeguarding. Bloodborne pathogens training is included as part of the Lifeguarding course.

Requirements:

• All lifeguard participants must complete a 6.5-hour eLearning module before the first in-person session.
• The in-person training consists of about 22.5 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on practice in the water.
• Completion of the full eLearning module is required before attending any in-person sessions.
• Participants must also complete required swimming skills prerequisites before taking the final skills assessment.
• The course concludes with a final written exam of 50 multiple-choice questions. A minimum score of 80% is needed to pass.

Minimum Age: 15 years

Complete the online module and present the confirmation of completion before starting the in-person skills session.

Lifeguarding Course Prerequisites

Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence:

• Swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both (no swimming on back or side; goggles allowed).
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
• Swim an additional 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination (goggles allowed).

Timed Event (must be completed within 1 minute, 40 seconds):

• Start in the water and swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water; goggles not allowed).
• Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7–10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Surface and swim 20 yards on the back, returning to the starting point while holding the object with both hands, keeping your face at or near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Shallow Water Lifeguarding Course Prerequisites

The Shallow Water Lifeguarding course covers all regular material except deep water rescues and certifies you to guard pools up to 5 feet deep. Register for the regular course and inform your instructor at check-in if you want Shallow Water Lifeguarding. Bloodborne pathogens training is included as part of the Lifeguarding course.

Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence

• Swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both (no swimming on back or side; goggles permitted).
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
• Swim an additional 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination (goggles permitted).

Timed Event

• Complete the following within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
  • Start in the water and swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water; goggles not allowed).
  • Surface dive (head- or feet-first) to a depth of 7–10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

The Lifeguarding Recertification course is for lifeguards with a valid or recently expired (within 30 days) American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding certificate. The in-person session is about 10 hours and 15 minutes, and a 6.5-hour eLearning module must be completed beforehand. Bloodborne pathogens training is included as part of the Lifeguarding course.

Complete the online module and present the confirmation of completion before starting the in-person skills session.

High Sierra Pools offers free online Bloodborne Pathogens Training to current and future employees.

• Lifeguarding course participants automatically receive this training and certificate.
• Returning lifeguards must renew the Bloodborne Pathogens certificate every year.
• The online training link is sent with a job offer or can be requested by emailing [email protected].
• Completing the online training provides a 1-year Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification.
• The online training is designed to be completed in one hour.

• The CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers program trains professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and
  infants until more advanced medical personnel take over.
  Requirements:
  All participants must complete a 2-3-hour eLearning module before the in-person session.
  The in-person training consists of about 5 hours of clasyessroom instruction and hands-on practice.
  Completion of the full eLearning module is required before attending the in-person session.
  The course concludes with a final written exam of 25 multiple-choice questions. A minimum score of 80% is needed to pass.

Minimum Age: 15 years.

Our training course provides you with the essential knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective pool operations. You will learn about water chemistry and balance, routine maintenance, troubleshooting common pool issues, preventing technical problems, and enhancing overall pool safety.

Requirements and Fees:

• Participants must be at least 16 years old.
• The course is free for HSP employees whose positions (such as Pool Manager) require Pool Operator certification.
• All other HSP employees are welcome to enroll for a reduced fee of $50.
• Non-employees may also register for the Pool Operator course; the fee is $150.

Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a High Sierra Pools Pool Operator certification, valid for three years.

High Sierra Pools (HSP) organizes Online Pool Operator courses year-round and at poolside locations for HSP employees starting
in June.