Water Safety Certification Programs

Berks County’s headquarters for water safety

Lifeguarding Certification  – Blended Learning

  • A three-day American Red Cross certified course for lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED.  In person and online. 
  • For first-time lifeguards and those whose certification has expired. Teaches skills needed to respond to and prevent aquatic emergencies.
  • For ages 15+ by end of the class.
  • IMPORTANT: All registrants must contact Juli Hyatt to schedule a one-hour appointment for the mandatory prerequisite swim skills test and to verify identity. 
  • IMPORTANT: The online portion of the class must be completed prior to the first in-person class.  
  • Must have five participants to conduct the class.
  • Students must bring a towel, one-piece swimsuit, warm clothes and a writing utensil to class (CPR masks and books will be provided by Body Zone).
  • Class location: Pool Party Room on main floor.
  • Classes meet on Fridays from 4:00 – 10:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sundays from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
  • Fee: $400 | Fee include a $50 non-refundable prerequisite swim fee, CPR masks and books.

 

Session Dates (must attend all three classes/session)
 Register
May 2025 May 2, 3, 4  Click here

Lifeguarding Recertification  – Blended Learning

  • A two-day, 10-hour, American Red Cross certified course for recertification for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR + AED. In person and online.
  • For ages 16 and older to renew Lifeguarding certification.
  • Must have a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
  • Must have five participants to conduct the course.
  • IMPORTANT: All registrants must contact Juli Hyatt to schedule a one-hour appointment for the mandatory prerequisite swim skills test and to verify identity. 
  • IMPORTANT: The online portion of the class must be completed prior to the first in-person class.  
  • Students must bring lifeguarding book, CPR mask, towel, one-piece swimsuit, warm clothes and a writing utensil to class (CPR masks and books may be purchased online — ask Body Zone for the purchase link for these items).
  • Class location: Pool Party Room on main floor.
  • Classes meet Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Fee: $225 | Fee includes a $50 non-refundable prerequisite swim fee
Session Saturdays and Sundays on the below dates: Register
May 2025 May 17 and 18 Click here

For more information:
Juli Hyatt
Director of Aquatics