
Lifeguard CLASS
Lifeguard class
information
Looking to become a lifeguard? Below are our lifeguard classes. Fill out a lifeguard class registration form with the class dates if you are ready or fill out an inquiry if you have any questions.
Class requirements
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Student must be 15 years of age by the last day of class.
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$25 deposit must be paid to secure spot in the class PRIOR to the class.
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Remaining payment must be paid in CASH or CHECK (Check can be made out to Swim Houston Pool Management) at the swim test.
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Payment plan is available for Swim Houston employees only. Please email lifeguard@swimhoustonpools.com for more information regarding payment plans.
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Student must attend all class dates in each session
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Student is responsible for providing own swim wear and towel for the swim test and lifeguarding portion of the class (goggles not recommended).
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Female students are encouraged to wear a one piece swimsuit or 2 piece guard suit. Please refrain from wearing string bikinis.
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Male students are encouraged to wear boarding shorts or swim trunks. Please refrain from wearing speedos.
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Job application will be given out at the swim test. Application must be returned to instructor on the second day of class along with a copy of student's ID and social security card.
* Swim Houston reserves all rights to cancel a class session. Students will be moved to the next available class.*
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requirements
The following will be tested at the swim test.
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Must be 15 years of age by the last day of class
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Swim 300 yards non-stop using either breast stroke or front crawl.
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Tread in water for 2 minutes with arms under armpits or in the air.
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Swim 20 yards, dive 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, and swim 20 yards facing up with holding object with both hands.
Class location
KATY 1:
Swim Test & LG Portion: 24526 Falcon Point Dr. Katy, TX 77494
CPR Portion: Swim Houston Office
5120 Franz Rd Ste. 700 Katy, TX 77493
KATY 2:
Swim Test & LG Portion: 26126 Roesner Rd. Katy, TX 77494
CPR Portion: Swim Houston Office
5120 Franz Rd Ste. 700 Katy, TX 77493
NORTH HOUSTON:
Swim Test, LG & CPR:
7419 Brookleaf Dr.
Houston, TX 77041
RICHMOND:
Swim Test, LG & CPR:
5110 Waterview Estates Trail
Richmond, TX 77407
SUGAR LAND:
Swim Test, LG & CPR:
1910 Williams Trace Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77031
RECERTIFICATION
Employee who wishes to get re-certified must have an American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR/AED certification within the last two years.
* Re-certification is only available for those who are entering their 3rd+ years of lifeguarding.
* Swim Houston instructors has the right to request a student to take the full course if skills requirements are not met.
Class pricing
HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Limited Time): $100.00 (with uniform)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (Limited Time): $150.00 (with uniform)
REGULAR: $200 (with uniform)
RECERTIFICATION (Employee Only): $50 (no uniform)
Non-employee (no uniform): $300
Non-employee recertification (no uniform): $200
Payment plan is available for employee only. Please contact the office for more information.
REGULAR Class Dates
DECEMBER 27 - 30 (KATY 1)
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Dec. 27: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Dec. 27: 11AM - 2PM (CPR)
Dec. 28: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Dec. 29: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
Dec. 30: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
JANUARY 12 - 16 (KATY 1)
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Jan. 12: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Jan. 13: 11AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jan. 14: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jan. 15: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
Jan. 16: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
FEBRUARY 9 - 13 (KATY 1)
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Feb. 9: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
Feb. 10: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Feb. 11: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Feb. 12: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
Feb. 13: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
MARCH 14 - 17 (KATY 1)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Mar. 14: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Mar. 15: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Mar. 16: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Mar. 17: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
MARCH 30 - APRIL 3 (KATY 1)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Mar. 30: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
Mar. 31: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Apr. 1: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Apr. 2: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
Apr. 3: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
APRIL 6 - 10 (KATY 1)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Apr 6: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
Apr 7: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Apr. 8: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Apr. 9: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
Apr. 10: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
APRIL 27 - MAY 1 (REGULAR)
RICHMOND
Apr. 27: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
Apr. 28: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Apr. 29: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
Apr. 30: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
May 1: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
MAY 18 - MAY 22 (REGULAR)
NORTH HOUSTON
May 18: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
May 19: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 20: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 21: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
May 22: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
JUNE 7 - JUNE 10 (REGULAR)
RICHMOND
Jun. 7: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Jun. 8: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 9: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 10: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
MAY 3 - 7 (REGULAR)
KATY 1
May 3: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
May 4: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 5: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 6: 4PM - 7PM (LG)
May 7: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
MAY 25 - MAY 29 (REGULAR)
KATY 1
May 25: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
May 26: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 27: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 28: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
May 29: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
JUNE 14 - JUNE 17 (REGULAR)
NORTH HOUSTON
Jun. 14: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Jun. 15: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 16: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 17: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
MAY 11 - MAY 15 (REGULAR)
SUGARLAND
May 11: 4PM - 5PM (Swim Test)
May 12: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 13: 4PM - 7PM (CPR)
May 14: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
May 15: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
JUNE 1 - JUNE 4 (REGULAR)
KATY 1
Jun. 1: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Jun. 2: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 3: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 4: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
JUNE 21 - JUNE 24 (REGULAR)
KATY 1
Jun. 21: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Jun. 22: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 23: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 24: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
JUNE 28 - JULY 1 (REGULAR)
KATY 1
Jun. 28: 10AM - 11AM (Swim Test)
Jun. 29: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jun. 30: 10AM - 2PM (CPR)
Jul. 1: 10AM - 2PM (LG)
REcertification Class Dates
APRIL 21 - APRIL 22 (RECERTIFICATION)
KATY 1
Apr. 21: 4PM - 8PM (CPR)
Apr. 22: 4PM - 8PM (LG)
JUNE 11
(RECERTIFICATION)
KATY 1
June 11: 10AM - 4PM (CPR & LG)
MAY 3 - MAY 4
(RECERTIFICATION)
KATY 1
May 3: 4PM - 8PM (CPR)
May 4: 4PM - 8PM (LG)
MAY 24 - MAY 25
(RECERTIFICATION)
KATY 1
May 24: 4PM - 8PM (CPR)
May 25: 4PM - 8PM (LG)
JUNE 25
(RECERTIFICATION)
KATY 1
June 25: 10AM - 4PM (CPR & LG)