Eligibility If you're under 18, please visit one of our aquatic locations to enroll in this membership

Comment(s): The Lifeguard Basic Training membership is for individuals whose goal is to become a City of Raleigh lifeguard. Lifeguard Basic Training is a free weekly clinic held at Pullen Aquatic Center - 410 Ashe Ave. 5:00-7:00PM that allows participants to practice the prerequisite skills required to participate in a Raleigh Lifeguarding Course. An instructor will provide coaching and feedback for participants to improve their performance and endurance. Participants may arrive for the clinic from 4:50-6:15PM.

Lifeguard Basic Training will be held on the following dates:
2024 – December 6 & 20
2025 - January 3, 10 & 24, February 14, 21, & 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18 & 25

The prerequisite skills include the following swim-tread-swim sequence:

Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously using the front crawl or breaststroke demonstrating rhythmic breathing.
Tread water for 2-minutes without using hands or arms and finish the skill by swimming an additional 50 yards.
300-yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke).
A timed submerged brick retrieval in deep water using a 10 lb. brick.

Individuals must already be able to swim demonstrating basic stroke technique. This clinic does not provide swimming lessons for weak or non-swimmers. The instructor will evaluate individuals’ swimming ability and determine if they are eligible to participate in the clinic. Adult swim lessons and stroke improvement courses are available at various locations for those who need training beyond the scope of this clinic.

*Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present and register in person.

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