Lifeguard Certification Classes

Lifeguard Certification

This American Red Cross class is for anyone wanting to be a lifeguard. After successful completion of the class, you will be certified in lifeguarding and CPR/AED/First Aid for the professional rescuer. Pre-requisites: Must be at least 15 years old and able to swim 200 yards of front crawl or breaststroke without stopping, tread water for two minutes without use of hands, and retrieve a 10lb object from the pool bottom. Participants must attend all three days of in-person class.
This is a blended learning class where students will be required to complete approximately eight (8) hours of online material before they can attend the in-person learning portion to complete their certification. Students will receive an email with a link to the blended learning platform after the registration deadline. Upon completion participants will receive an email link to accept their completion certification (please use a valid email when registering). Please bring a sack lunch to class each day. 

CLASS 1
Date: Monday, March 23 - Wednesday, March 25
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm daily
Location: Pueblo South High School Pool, 1801 Hollywood Drive, 81005
Registration: February 9 - March 5, 2026
Fee: $175 per participant

CLASS 2
Date: Sunday, April 12, 19 & 26
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm daily
Location: Pueblo South High School Pool, 1801 Hollywood Drive, 81005
Registration: February 9 - March 26, 2026
Fee: $175 per participant

CLASS 3
Date: Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm daily
Location: Pueblo South High School Pool, 1801 Hollywood Drive, 81005
Registration: February 9 - April 16, 2026
Fee: $175 per participant

Lifeguard Recertification

This recertification class is for participants who currently hold an American Red Cross Lifesaving certification or a recently (within 30 days of class) expired certification.
This is a blended learning class where students will be required to complete approximately eight (8) hours of online material before they can attend the in-person learning portion to complete their certification. Students will receive an email with a link to the blended learning platform after the registration deadline. Upon completion participants will receive an email link to accept their completion certification (please use a valid email when registering). Please bring a sack lunch to class. 

SPRING CLASS
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm
Location: Pueblo South High School Pool, 1801 Hollywood Drive, 81005
Registration: February 9 - March 5, 2026
Fee: $100 per participant

Any additional questions about Lifeguard Certification classes please contact the Aquatic Coordinator Eric Santoyo at 719-553-2808 or esantoyo@pueblo.us