American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Become certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard!
Find out details about the upcoming courses and how to apply for a position with the City of Greeley. Watch this Inside Greeley video to learn more!
2023-2024 Sessions
We offer lifeguard certification courses on a regular basis. Choose the date that is right for you. These sessions include a combination of blended learning. Some content must be completed online previous to class start date. Information will be emailed out to participants one week in advance.
Prerequisites: 300-yard swim, treading water for 2 minutes, and completing a timed event.
Age 15+. Min-6, Max-15.
Location: Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Ave., Greeley 80631
Fee: $195 resident, $205 non-resident
Spring 2024
March 15-17 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Registration Deadline: March 10
April 25-27 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Registration Deadline: April 18
Water Safety Instructor (WSI™) Course
The Water Safety Instructor course, also known as WSI™, trains instructor candidates to teach the fundamentals of all the courses presented in the Swimming and Water Safety program to all age groups. These include the following Learn-to-swim courses: Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-6, and Adult Swim. This certification is the gold standard and provides the most comprehensive training for swim instructors. Age: 16+. No prerequisites are required.
Spring 2024
March 11-13 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Registration Deadline: March 3
Fee: $195 resident, $205 non-resident
Location: Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Ave.