Lifeguard Certification
When you become certified as a lifeguard and work at Tahoe Donner this summer, your course fee will be reimbursed after 30 days on the job. Email aquatics@tahoedonner.com for more info!
LIFEGUARD TRAINING 2024
Students 15 and older learn how to provide safety and protection to aquatic patrons and how to respond to water-related emergencies. Participants will receive the American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate and a CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification. Please be sure to read the PREREQUISITES FOR LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE below before applying.
DATES + TIMES:
May 18-19 | 9AM-4:30PM
June 8-9 | 9AM-4:30PM
COST: Member $120 | Public $150
LIFEGUARD REVIEW COURSE 2024
These courses are intended for those who have successfully completed the Red Cross Lifeguard course within the last two years. Includes CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification.
DAY + TIME:
June 15 | 9AM-4:30PM
COST: Member $80 | Public $95
To register for the Lifeguard Certification or Recertification course or ask questions, please email aquatics@tahoedonner.com.
PREREQUISITES FOR LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE
- Complete a 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke
- Complete a 2-minute tread using legs only
- Ability to retrieve a 10-pound dive weight from 7-foot deep water
- Surface and swim 20 yards with the 10-pound weight
- Exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds