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2026 Summer Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 at 12pm!


Junior Lifeguards is a program for children aged 11-14 that will provide participants with an understanding of the skills required to become a pool lifeguard by emphasizing fun and physical fitness through a variety of activities. 

The program is physical in nature as participants will practice in-water rescue skills, complete swim workouts for their gauged skill levels, receive stroke refinement from instructors, participate in dry-land calisthenics and challenges, and play a variety of team-building games. Additionally, participants will have educational presentations from a variety of community partners.

For detailed information, see Parent Information Packet below.

Upon successful completion of a test out and written exam, participants will also earn their American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification, valid for two years!


Prerequisites:

  • Must be 11-14 years of age by first session date
  • Must complete the following in-water pretest:
    • Swim front crawl (freestyle) for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the side
    • Step into deep water from the side, submerge, and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater
    • Tread water for one minute using arms and legs

Class Fee:

  • $250

Location:


2026 Session Dates:

The dates specified below are the in-person meeting dates for each session. To be certified, participants must be able to attend all dates in a class session.

June 2026

At Idlewild Pool

In-person meeting dates:

  • Monday, June 15 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Tuesday, June 16 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Wednesday, June 17 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Thursday, June 18 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Monday, June 22 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Tuesday, June 23 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Wednesday, June 24 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Thursday, June 25 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Friday, June 26 from 8:30am-1:30pm

July 2026

At Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center

In-person meeting dates:

  • Monday, July 6 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 8 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Thursday, July 9 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Friday, July 10 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Monday, July 13 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Tuesday, July 14 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 15 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Thursday, July 16 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Friday, July 17 from 8:30am-1:30pm

July 2026

At Idlewild Pool

In-person meeting dates:

  • Monday, July 27 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Tuesday, July 28 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 29 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Thursday, July 30 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Friday, July 31 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Monday, August 3 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Tuesday, August 4 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 5 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Thursday, August 6 from 8:30am-1:30pm
  • Friday, August 7 from 8:30am-1:30pm

Parent Resources:

For more information, email CapeceA@Reno.Gov.


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