Lifeguard Certification Course - Summer 2023

Before April 30th - Fill out and submit a City of Gatesville Job Application to mbailey@gatesvilletx.com. If applying for Front Desk Associate position, this is the only step you will need to complete.

May 1st - American Red Cross Lifeguard prerequisites at the City Pool beginning at 5:30PM.  This includes a 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke, a 2-minute tread using legs only and the ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yards with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.

May 2nd - You will receive an email from your American Red Cross Instructor to begin completing the online portion of your Lifeguard training.

May 8th - First day of in-person Lifeguard training.

Program Details
  • Registration Status:
    Closed
  • Regular Registration:
    Friday, December 16, 2022 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
  • Program Duration:
    Monday, May 8, 2023 - Saturday, May 13, 2023
  • Regular Registration Cost:
    $0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
  • When is the actual class?: Online modules will be available for completion starting May 2nd. In-person classes will be from May 8th -13th starting at 5:30PM.
  • What if I'm not a confident swimmer?: Our Aquatics Team will host two free swim clinics prior to prerequisite testing to practices the required swimming skills.
  • When is the Pool Season?: The Gatesville City Pool is open seasonally from May 27th - August 5th.
  • What items do I need to bring to class?: Goggles, 2 towels, dry clothes, hoodie or jacket, hydro-flask or water bottle, no-tie swim suits for females, snacks. Note: You may only use swim goggles for the 300 yard swim.
Offerings
Schedule Grid
OfferingRegistration DatesCostStatus
2023 Lifeguard Training Course 12/16/22 12:00 AM - 04/30/23 12:00 AM$0.00Closed