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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

  • Student must be 15 years of age by the last day of class.

  • $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid to secure spot in the class PRIOR to the class.

  • Remaining payment must be paid in CASH or CHECK (Check can be made out to Swim Houston Pool Management) at the swim test.

  • Student can pay for the class in full through our website.

  • Class payment is non-refundable.  

  • Payment plan is available for Swim Houston employees only. Please email lifeguard@swimhoustonpools.com for more information regarding payment plans.  

  • Student must attend all class dates in each session

  • Student is responsible for providing own swim wear and towel for the swim test and lifeguarding portion of the class (goggles not recommended). 

  • Female students are encouraged to wear a one piece swimsuit or 2 piece guard suit. Please refrain from wearing string bikinis.

  • Male students are encouraged to wear boarding shorts or swim trunks. Please refrain from wearing speedos. 

  • 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. ​

  • Must be 15 years of age by the last day of class

  • Swim 300 yards non-stop using either breast stroke or front crawl.

  • Tread in water for 2 minutes with arms under armpits or in the air. 

  • 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

CYPRESS:

7419 Brookleaf Dr. Houston, TX 77041

KATY 1:

1301 Misty Bend Dr. Katy, TX 77494

KATY 2:​

24526 Falcon Point Dr. Katy, TX 77494

NORTH HOUSTON:

7419 Brookleaf Dr. Houston, TX 77041

RICHMOND:

5110 Waterview Estates Trail Richmond, TX 77407

SUGAR LAND:

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.

  • Recertification course is only available for those who has previously been employed with Swim Houston. 

  • New employee must take the full certification course. 

Class pricing

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (Limited Time): $100.00 (no uniform)

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (Limited Time): $175.00 (with uniform)

REGULAR: $125.00 (no uniform)

REGULAR: $200.00 (with uniform)

RECERTIFICATION (Employee Only): $100.00 (no uniform) 

NON-EMPLOYEE: $300 (no uniform)

Payment plan is available for employee & prospective employee only. Please contact the office for more information. 

SWIM TEST Dates

NEW CERTIFICATION, RECERTIFIFCATION & RETURNING LIFEGUARDS

MARCH 11 (KATY 1)

10:30am - 11:30am

MAY 6 (KATY 2)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

MAY 13 (CYPRESS)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

JUNE 3 (KATY 1)

10:30am - 11:30am

APRIL 8 (KATY 1)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

MAY 6 (SOUTHEAST)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

MAY 20 (KATY 2)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

JUNE 10 (KATY 2)

10:00am - 11:30am

APRIL 22 (KATY 1)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

MAY 13 (KATY 1)

4:30pm - 6:00pm

MAY 28 (SUGARLAND)

1:30pm - 3:00pm

JUNE 24 (KATY 2)

10:00am - 11:30am

JULY 1 (KATY 2)

10:00am - 11:30am

BLENDED LEARNING INSTRUCTIONS

The following instruction is for the blended learning certification program. ​This program is available for new certification and recertification.

  • Prospective employee must register for a swim test date and an in person class session.

  • Prospective employee must complete and pass swim test before receiving class materials for in person class date. 

  • Once a prospective employee complete and pass swim test, instructors will email employee materials to complete the online portion of the course. All online material must be completed prior to in person class. 

  • Prospective employee must bring proof of online completion and CPR certification to the in-person class.

  • Instructors have the right to reschedule a student if online portion is incomplete prior to in-person class. 

  • Prospective employee must attend all class date in each session including 1 swim test date. 

  • Once prospective employee complete training course, an office manager will reach out to schedule an orientation date.

BLENDED CLASS SESSION

NEW CERTIFICATION & RECERTIFIFCATION

EARLY BIRD

SESSION 1 (KATY 1):

MARCH 17 

9am - 5pm

EARLY BIRD

SESSION 2 (KATY 1):

APRIL 8, APRIL 12 - APRIL 14

April 8: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Swim Test)

April 12: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

April 13: 9:00am - 5:00pm

April 14: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 3 (KATY 1):

APRIL 22, APRIL 26 - APRIL 28

April 22: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Swim Test)

April 26: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

April 27: 9:00am - 5:00pm

April 28: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 4 (KATY 2):

MAY 6, MAY 10 - MAY 12

May 6: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Swim Test)

May 10: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

May 11: 9:00am - 5:00pm

May 12: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 5 (SOUTHEAST):

MAY 6, MAY 10 - MAY 12

May 6: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Swim Test)

May 10: 4:30PM - 8:30PM

May 11: 9:00am - 5:00pm

May 12: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 6 (KATY 1):

MAY 13, MAY 17 - MAY 19

May 13: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Swim Test)

May 17: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

May 18: 9:00am - 5:00pm

May 19: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 7 (CYPRESS):

MAY 13, MAY 17 - MAY 19

May 13: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Swim Test)

May 17: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

May 18: 9:00am - 5:00pm

May 19: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 8 (KATY 2):

MAY 20- MAY 24

May 20: 4:30PM - 6:00PM (Swim Test)

May 21: 4:30pm - 9:00pm

May 22: 4:30pm - 9:00pm

May 23: 4:30pm - 9:00pm

May 24: 4:30pm - 9:00pm

SESSION 10 (SUGARLAND):

MAY 28, MAY 31 - JUNE 2

May 28: 1:30PM - 3:00PM (Swim Test)

May 31: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

June 1: 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 2: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 11 (KATY 1):

JUNE 3, JUNE 7 - JUNE 9

June 3: 10:00AM - 11:30AM (Swim Test)

June 7: 11:00am - 3:00pm

June 8: 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 9: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 12 (KATY 2):

JUNE 10, JUNE 14 - JUNE 16

June 10: 10:00AM - 11:30AM (Swim Test)

June 14: 11:00am - 3:00pm

June 15: 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 16: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 14 (KATY 2):

JUNE 24, JUNE 28 - JUNE 30

June 24: 10:00AM - 11:30AM (Swim Test)

June 28: 11:00am - 3:00pm

June 29: 9:00am - 5:00pm

June 30: 9:00am - 5:00pm

SESSION 15 (KATY 2):

JULY 1, JULY 5 - JULY 7

June 1: 10:00AM - 11:30AM (Swim Test)

July 5: 11:00am - 3:00pm

July 6: 9:00am - 5:00pm

July 7: 9:00am - 5:00pm

REGULAR IN-PERSON Class instructions

The following instruction is for the regular in person certification program. ​This program is available for new certification and recertification.

  • Prospective employee must register for a class session.

  • Prospective employee must attend all four consecutive days. 

  • All tests will be taken in person at training site.

  • Once prospective employee complete training course, an office manager will reach out to schedule an orientation date.   

regular CLASS SESSION

NEW CERTIFICATION & RECERTIFIFCATION

SESSION 9 (KATY 1):

MAY 29 - JUNE 2

May 29: 10:00am - 11:30am (Swim Test)

May 30: 10:00am - 3:00pm (CPR Skills)

May 31: 9:00am - 5:00pm (CPR Skills)

June 1: 9:00am - 5:00pm (LG Skills)

June 2: 10:00am - 3:00pm (LG Skills)

SESSION 13 (KATY 1):

JUNE 17 - JUNE 21

June 17: 10:00am - 11:30am (Swim Test)

June 18: 10:00am - 3:00pm (CPR Skills)

June 19: 9:00am - 5:00pm (CPR Skills)

June 20: 9:00am - 5:00pm (LG Skills)

June 21: 10:00am - 3:00pm (LG Skills)

Non-employee

We are currently not offering non-employee certification. 

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