Certification Classes

This is an American Red Cross Certification class and covers Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and AED skills. 

Prerequisites include:

• Must be 15 years of age
• Must be able to swim 150 yards continuously, tread for 2 minutes without the use of their arms, and proceed with an addition 50 yard continuous swim. Swim will be performed using front crawl and breast stroke techniques
• Must be able to surface dive 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 lb. weight, return to surface and swim an additional 20 yards while carrying weight on chest

Full Certification Cost: $350                 Recertification Cost: $200

For more information and class schedule, download flyer.

This is a review class for participants seeking a recertification in ARC lifeguarding. Participants must hold a current/unexpired certification to register for this course.

This is an American Red Cross Certification class and trains instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the ARC Swimming and Water Safety Program. 

Prerequisites include:

• Must be at least 16 years of age by the end of training.
• Demonstrate and proficiently complete 25 yards of:
  • Front Crawl
  • Back Crawl
  • Breaststroke
  • Sidestroke
  • Elementary Backstroke
  • Butterfly (15yds)
• Maintain treading water for 1 minute.
• Maintain back float for 1 minute.      

WSI Certification Cost: $400

For more information and class schedule, download flyer.

Our training contract is required to be reviewed and signed. Participant must bring a signed copy to first day of class.

For ages 11-14 interested in becoming lifeguards and gaining job experience. Junior guards will be trained as water safety assistants and assist with lifeguard duties and swim lessons. Successful completion of the program will result in Junior Guard, First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.

Registration for certification classes may be completed online.

You may also register by e-mailing the completed form to: christoffer.breed@greensboro-nc.gov

NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification Training

The most widely accepted, verifiable pool and spa training credential.

Registration will be open for all offerings until three days prior to the class start date.

Click the button to the right to register online.
1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 315-8498

Class Offerings

We currently do not have any available CPO classes. Please check back for future class dates.