Lifeguarding Training

Whether you're training for a job or simply want to be prepared to help, Red Cross lifeguarding classes in New Jersey can help you gain the skills you need to do it all. Our expert instructors can help you learn to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic and medical emergencies in a range of settings.

At the Red Cross, our New Jersey lifeguard certification courses can help you achieve your goal of becoming a lifeguard. Training choices include in-person classes, as well as our blended Simulation Learning, which combines online coursework with in-person skills sessions. Regardless of which type of training you choose, all students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class and pass a pre-course swimming skills test.