2025 Summer Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 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!

2025 session dates and information coming soon!

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

Parent Resources:

2024 Junior Lifeguard Parent Info Packet

For more information, email CapeceA@Reno.Gov.