Lifeguard courses offered at Goodyear Aquatic Center

The Goodyear Aquatic Center and Loma Linda Pool are offering Lifeguard Certification courses this spring for individuals ages 15 and older. The hybrid course, which includes both online and in-person training, will begin in March and certify participants in free Lifeguard Training.

Mandatory orientation will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. Participants will complete the following prerequisites during orientation:

• Swim 50 yards with head above water
• Swim 50 yards with a rescue tube
• Tread water for 1 minute without using hands
• Retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of 12 feet

The course is scheduled on the following dates:

• March 6-9
• March 10-13
• March 17-20
• March 21-24

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certification in Lifeguard Training through StarGuard Elite and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and can use those certifications outside of Loma Linda Pool.

Registration is open, and spots are limited. Waivers are required for all participants. Visit goodyearaz.gov for more information and to register.