Stay safe around water. With lifeguarding and water safety programs from the Red Cross, you can learn basic skills and train to be a lifeguard.

From pools to beaches, lakes, and water parks, lifeguards are the first line of defense against drowning, injuries, and emergencies. Becoming a certified lifeguard opens the door to a rewarding career that …

A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, beach, spa, river and lake.

The American Lifeguard Association (ALA) aims to equip individuals with essential skills in lifeguarding, CPR, AED use, and first aid through high-quality lifeguard training and lifeguard certification programs.

Get nationally recognized lifeguard certification with the American Lifeguard Association. Train online or in-person and start your lifeguard career today.

With Lifeguard-Pro, you can have your Lifeguard, Water Safety Swim Instructor, CPR, First Aid or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification in your hand in as little as two days!

This comprehensive certification program provides training for all lifeguard specialties, including shallow pool, swimming pool, deep pool, waterfront, youth camp, and water park environments.