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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Seattle Parks And Recreation Offering Free Lifeguard Trainings

Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering two free training opportunities for teens interested in becoming lifeguards. Both trainings will take place at Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122.

Successful completion of this course will include American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and basic First Aid, all valid for 2 years.

Class dates/times:
Wednesday 2/19/20 – Friday 2/21/20, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Pre-test 2/19/20 at 9:00am

Requirements:

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  • Be 15 years of age by 2/21/20
  • Pass the pre-test skills on 2/19/20 at 9:00am
  1. 300 yard swim using crawl stroke and/or breaststroke
  2. brick retrieval from 7 – 10 feet underwater and swim
  3. 2 minutes treading water without hands
  • Full attendance is required
  • 7 hours of online study

You can register for Lifeguard Training – Blended Learning course code #37021 here.

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