Water Safety Certification Programs

Berks County’s headquarters for water safety

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Lifeguarding Certification Blended Learning | Lifeguarding Recertification Blended Learning | Water Safety Instructor | Lifeguard Instructor | CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer  |  Lifeguard Instructor Review

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.
  • All registrants must contact Juli Hyatt to schedule a one-hour appointment for the mandatory prerequisite swim skills test and to verify identity.  Also, 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: $375 | Fee include a $50 non-refundable prerequisite swim fee, CPR masks and books.
Session Dates (must attend all three classes/session)
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April  April 19, 20 and 21 Click here
May I May 17, 18 and 19 Click here
May II May 31, June 1 and 2 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.
  • Must have a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
  • Must have five participants to conduct the course.
  • All registrants must contact Juli Hyatt to schedule a one-hour appointment for the mandatory prerequisite swim skills test and to verify identity.  Also, 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: $200 | Fee includes a $50 non-refundable prerequisite swim fee
Session Saturdays and Sundays on the below dates: Register
April April 6 and 7 Click here
May May 4 and 5  Click here
June June 15 and 16 Click here

Water Safety Instructor

  • This course is taught by American Red Cross certified instructor trainers.
  • The purpose of the Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and other water safety courses.  Students will also learn basic water rescue skills.
  • Water Safety instructor candidates must be at least 16 years old on or before the last scheduled day of the Water Safety Instructor course.
  • Candidates must attend all seven classes – 30 hours total.
  • Fee: 
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Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Blended Learning

  • American Red Cross certified class
  • This course is designed for those who wish to teach Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid, and various other full courses and recertification courses.
  • Learn how to train prospective lifeguard candidates to protect the lives of others by teaching them the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.
  • For ages 17+
  • Must have a proof of a current Lifeguard/AED/CPR certification
  • Four-day class and must attend all four classes in entirety.
  • Must complete online materials before first day of class.
  • Fee: 
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CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies, this program combines discussions and hands-on training. Real life rescue scenarios reinforce decision making skills. Course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. American Red Cross certified course. Must have four participants to run the class.

  • New certification fee:
  • Recertification fee: 
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Lifeguard Instructor Review

A review course for lifeguard instructors that must take place every two years.
$100 / Check back for future dates.

For more information:
Juli Hyatt
Director of Aquatics