Guard Start: Lifeguard Tomorrow

 Do you want to be a lifeguard but you are not old enough?

The American Red Cross Guard Start: Lifeguarding Tomorrow program is available to youth ages 11 - 15 years old who have the desire to learn about the responsibilities and duties of a lifeguard. This program will help your child build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills to become a future lifeguard. Your child will receive instruction in prevention, fitness, response, leadership, professionalism and swimming skill development.

Guard Start is NOT a lifeguard training class. 

Guard Start covers these five critical areas:

• Prevention: Teaches how to prevent drowning and diving accidents.
• Fitness: Develops swimming skills and general physical ability for lifeguarding responsibilities.
• Response: Develops an understanding of the basics of emergency response techniques and provides practice of lifeguarding skills.
• Leadership: Teaches the decision-making and communication skills necessary to succeed as a lifeguard.
• Professionalism: Instructs participants in key skills and attitudes for the important and vital job of lifeguarding.