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Aquatics Training

Aquatics Training Opportunities

We offer both Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor Training classes to prepare you for future aquatic job opportunities. Our classes are offered at an affordable rate by certified Red Cross Instructors.


Registration

You must register in person at one of the following locations during hours of operation:

You must pay in full at the time of registration.

Proof of age required at registration.

Please Note

  • Come prepared to swim for all classes including the first day. We suggest bringing two towels, warm cloths to change into, your books, e-reader (for downloadable books), pen, pencil, highlighter to each class. We also suggest bringing lunch, drinks and snacks.

  • Books for both classes are available through the Red Cross, www.redcrossstore.org or downloadable from the Red Cross web site at no cost.

Job Opportunities

Join our team! We have lifeguard and water safety instructor positions available. Click here to learn more.

Training Details & Schedule

These classes are offered in a blended format. This means that there are online modules that need to be completed before the first day of class. Once signed up, be on the lookout from the Red Cross with instructions on how to access the content.

Lifeguard Training Sessions

Pool and Red Cross fee $65 (paid at time of registration)
Must be 15 years old by the time the class concludes and must complete a prerequisite swim test.
Make check payable to City of St. Petersburg.
Prior to the first class, down load books from the Red Cross web site or purchase books online from www.redcrossstore.org - $34.99 plus shipping and tax.

Fee assistance available to those that qualify. Contact 727-893-7727 for details.

October 8 & 10 from 5-9 p.m. & October 12-13 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool

November 5 & 7 from 5-9 p.m. & November 9-10 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool

January 7 & 9 from 5-9 p.m. & January 11-12 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool

March 17-20 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at
at E.H. McLin Pool

April 8 & 10 from 5-9 p.m. & APril 12-13 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool

May 13 & 15 from 5-9 p.m. & May 17-18 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at Northwest Pool

July 21-24 from 8 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
at Northwest Pool

Water Safety Instructor Sessions

Red Cross fee $39 (paid at time of registration)
Must be 15 years old by the first day of class and must complete a prerequisite swim test.
Make check payable to City of St. Petersburg.
Prior to the first class, down load books from the Red Cross web site or purchase books online from www.redcrossstore.org - $44.99 plus shipping and tax.

Call (727) 893-7727 for more information.

September 3 & 5 from 5-9 p.m. & September 7-8 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at E.H. McLin Pool

October 22 & 24 from 5-9 p.m. & October 26-27 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool

November 25-27 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool

January 28 & 30 from 5-9 p.m. & February 1-2 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool

March 17-20 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at North Shore Aquatic Complex

April 29 & May 1 from 5-9 p.m. & May 3-4 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at E.H. McLin Pool